S. v. District of Columbia Public Schools

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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DAMARCUS S., by and through his )
Parent, K.S., )
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Plaintiffs, )
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v. ) Civil Action No. 15-851 (ESH)
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, )
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Defendant. )
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MEMORANDUM OPINION

Plaintiffs Damarcus S. and his mother, K.S., have moved for attorney’s fees and costs

pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.,

which grants the Court discretion to award reasonable fees to a prevailing party. See id.

§ 1415(i)(3)(B). (Pl.’s Mot. for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs [ECF No. 25] (“Pls.’ Mot.”).) The

District of Columbia (the “District”) does not dispute that plaintiffs are entitled to fees, but it

argues that plaintiffs’ request of $212,081.51 in fees and $4,097.60 in costs is unreasonable and

should be denied in part. (See Def.’s Opp’n Br. [ECF No. 27] at 3.) The Court agrees that

plaintiffs are not entitled to the full amount requested, though they are entitled to more than the

District proposes to pay. Therefore, plaintiffs’ motion will be granted in part and denied in part.

BACKGROUND

The background of this case has been laid out in great detail in the Court’s previous

Memorandum Opinion. See Damarcus S. v. Dist. of Columbia, 2016 WL 2993158, at *1-*2

(D.D.C. May 23, 2016). As is relevant here, plaintiffs filed an administrative complaint with the
District in December 2014, alleging that numerous deficiencies in the District’s educational

plans for Damarcus denied him a Free Appropriate Public Education (“FAPE”), to which he is

entitled under IDEA.1 Id. at *2. After an administrative Due Process Hearing in March 2015,

the Hearing Officer determined that plaintiffs were time-barred from pursuing any claims

involving conduct prior to December 16, 2012, and rejected all but one of plaintiffs’ remaining

claims on the merits. Id. As a result of the District’s failure to conduct a behavioral assessment

and put in place an intervention plan for Damarcus in 2013 and 2014, plaintiffs were awarded

(1) reimbursement for an independent behavioral evaluation of Damarcus, and (2) fifty hours of

behavioral support services. Id. But without explanation, the Hearing Officer ruled that those

behavioral-support hours would be forfeited if plaintiffs did not use them before June 30, 2016.

Id.

Plaintiffs filed suit in this Court to challenge the Hearing Officer’s adverse

determinations, and the parties then cross-moved for summary judgment. The Court found for

plaintiffs on many claims: (1) that the Hearing Officer erred in her blanket dismissal of all claims

arising out of pre-December 2012 conduct, rather than conducting an individualized analysis of

when plaintiffs knew or should have known about each claim, id. at *6; (2) that the District

denied Damarcus a FAPE in 2013 and 2014 by dramatically cutting his speech-language services

and failing to adjust his Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) in response to his

demonstrated lack of progress, id. at *12; (3) that the Hearing Officer’s compensatory award was

improperly limited as to both subject (behavioral support services) and time (the June 2016

forfeiture provision), id. at *14; (4) that the compensatory award of fifty hours was insufficient

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Plaintiffs also filed two previous complaints that involved similar claims, but they were
withdrawn prior to being adjudicated. Damarcus S., 2016 WL 2993158, at *2.

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by failing to reflect the pervasive effect of Damarcus’s behavior on all aspects of his education,

id. at *14-*15; and (5) that plaintiffs were entitled to reimbursement for an independent

neuropsychological evaluation of Damarcus, id. at *15. In light of deficiencies in the record, the

Court remanded to the Hearing Officer to allow the parties to more fully brief the issue of an

appropriate award of compensatory education. Id. at *12, *15.

On the other hand, the Court rejected plaintiffs’ remaining claims: (1) that Damarcus’s

2013 and 2014 IEPs were necessarily deficient because they relied on deficient

neuropsychological and speech-language evaluations, id. at *8; (2) that Damarcus was denied a

FAPE because his IEPs failed to set out measureable baselines, failed to specify that he would

receive research-based, peer-reviewed instruction, and set inappropriately low benchmarks, id. at

*9-*10; (3) that the District failed to place Damarcus in the least restrictive environment, id. at

*12; (4) that the District inappropriately implemented Damarcus’s IEPs, id. at *13; (5) that the

District’s treatment of Damarcus violated Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, id. at *16; and

(6) that the District should be required to immediately develop an appropriate IEP, id. at *17.

ANALYSIS

The District does not dispute plaintiffs’ entitlement to attorney’s fees, given the many

claims on which plaintiffs have prevailed. However, the District argues that the award requested

by plaintiffs is unreasonable on several grounds, which the Court will now turn to.

I. UNREASONABLE BILLING RATES

The District first argues that the hourly rates sought by plaintiffs’ attorneys and

paralegals are unreasonable. (Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 4–11.) In determining a reasonable fee award,

the Court must ensure that it is “based on rates prevailing in the community in which the action

or proceeding arose for the kind and quality of services furnished.” 20 U.S.C. § 1415(i)(3)(C).

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Plaintiffs bear the burden on this issue, as with all other aspects of their fee request. See

Covington v. Dist. of Columbia, 57 F.3d 1101, 1107 (D.C. Cir. 1995) (“[A] fee applicant bears

the burden of establishing entitlement to an award, documenting the appropriate hours, and

justifying the reasonableness of the rates[.]”).

In addition to offering their own attorneys’ affidavits, fee applicants may also “submit

attorneys’ fee matrices as one type of evidence that ‘provide[s] a useful starting point’ in

calculating the prevailing market rate.” Eley v. Dist. of Columbia, 793 F.3d 97, 100 (D.C. Cir.

2015) (quoting Covington, 57 F.3d at 1109). These matrices set out the hourly fees charged by

attorneys at various levels of experience in a particular community for the same type of work,

which offer a “somewhat crude” approximation of prevailing market rates. Snead v. Dist. of

Columbia, 139 F. Supp. 3d 375, 378 (D.D.C. 2015) (quoting Eley, 793 F.3d at 101). The most

commonly used fee matrix was the “Laffey Matrix,” which was compiled by the District United

States Attorney’s Office (“USAO”) and updated annually to adjust for inflation. Eley, 793 F.3d

at 100-01. However, beginning on June 1, 2015, the USAO discontinued the Laffey Matrix in

favor of a matrix that uses a new methodology, which the Court will refer to as the “USAO

Matrix.” See USAO Attorney’s Fees Matrix – 2015 – 2016, https://www.justice.gov/usao-

dc/file/796471/download.2

Here, plaintiffs’ counsel submit an affidavit from Dennis C. McAndrews, the Managing

Partner at their firm, which attests that these “hourly rates for attorneys of comparable

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The USAO Matrix rates are generally higher than the previous year’s Laffey Matrix rates.
Compare USAO Attorney’s Fees Matrix – 2015 – 2016, https://www.justice.gov/usao-
dc/file/796471/download, with Laffey Matrix – 2014-2015,
https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/usao-dc/legacy/2014/07/14/Laffey%20Matrix_2014-
2015.pdf. That said, once annual inflation is considered, the matrices are similar enough to make
reliance on Laffey Matrix cases appropriate here. Indeed, the parties’ briefs tend to use the
“Laffey” and “USAO” descriptors interchangeably. (See Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 6 n.2.)

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experience and skill in this area are at least equal to, and frequently exceed, the hourly rates”

they have requested. (Ex. B to Pls.’ Mot. [ECF No. 25-3] ¶ 17.) They also submit affidavits

from local attorneys who did not work on this case, stating that the rates charged by plaintiffs’

attorneys are consistent with those charged by their firms and other area firms, including in

IDEA cases. (Ex. 1 to Pls.’ Reply Br. [ECF No. 29-1] ¶¶ 13, 22; Ex. 2 to Pls.’ Reply Br. [ECF

No. 29-2] ¶ 10.) Finally, they submit the 2015-16 USAO Matrix, which reflects rates charged in

District of Columbia courts in civil cases where a fee-shifting statute permits the prevailing party

to recover “reasonable” attorney’s fees.3 (Ex. C. to Pls.’ Mot. at 1 & n.1.) The attorney rates

listed in the 2015-16 USAO Matrix are uniformly higher than those sought by plaintiffs.

(Compare Ex. A to Pls.’ Mot. with Ex. C to Pl.’s Mot. at 1.)

The District argues that the rates in the Laffey or USAO Matrices should not be applied

here, because those matrices establish presumptive rates for more complex federal litigation than

typical IDEA administrative proceedings. (Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 6.) Instead, it argues that

plaintiffs should receive 75% of Laffey or USAO rates because “the overwhelming majority of

cases apply[] [such] rates to similar [IDEA] litigation, especially in cases since Eley.” (Id. at 7 &

n.4, 9.) Plaintiffs respond by citing a slew of post-Eley cases in which full Laffey or USAO rates

were awarded in IDEA cases. (See Pls.’ Reply Br. at 6 n.1.)

At the outset, it is worth repeating that plaintiffs do not seek full USAO rates, or even a

uniform percentage of them. Instead, they seek the rates customarily charged by their firm (see

Ex. B to Pls.’ Mot. ¶ 4), which vary by attorney and are uniformly lower than the USAO Matrix

rates. For instance, Dennis McAndrews’ rate of $450 is only 79% of what an attorney of his

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By its own terms, the USAO Matrix is appropriately considered in this federal IDEA case,
given the IDEA’s fee shifting provision. (See Ex. C. to Pls.’ Mot. at 1 & n.1; 20 U.S.C. §
1415(i)(3)(B).) 

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experience level (38 years) would receive under the current USAO Matrix. In fact, two junior

attorneys who worked on the case are billed at rates less than 75% of the current USAO rate.

(See id. ¶ 11; Ex. A to Pls.’ Mot. (billing out fourth-year attorneys at $230/hour and $240/hour,

which is 71% and 74% of the USAO rates, respectively). The highest attorney rates sought by

plaintiffs in relation to the current USAO Matrix are only 85% of those rates. (See Ex. A to Pls.’

Mot. (billing out Attorney CEM (4 years) at $275/hour, where full USAO rate is $325/hour).

Thus, the District’s argument about the applicability of full Laffey or USAO rates in IDEA

litigation is off the mark—the relevant question is whether plaintiffs have shouldered their

burden to show that the rates they actually seek are reasonable.

Moreover, plaintiffs are correct that many of the cases cited by the District involved

routine IDEA matters, and thus, a 75% Laffey rate was deemed appropriate in that context. See,

e.g., Snead, 139 F. Supp. 3d at 381 (involving an “unremarkable IDEA administrative

representation”); Joaquin v. Friendship Pub. Charter Sch., 2016 WL 3034151, at *14 (D.D.C.

May 27, 2016) (case was not “unusually complex”); Platt v. Dist. of Columbia, 2016 WL

912171, at *11 (D.D.C. Mar. 7, 2016) (quoting Blackman v. Dist. Of Columbia, 56 F. Supp 3d

19, 29 (D.D.C. 2014)) (case involved “no ‘novel questions of law,’ burdensome discovery issues,

or other unusual complexities”); McAllister v. Dist. of Columbia, 21 F. Supp. 3d 94, 109 (D.D.C.

2014) (finding lack of complexity in cases where, inter alia, school district either defaulted or

failed to contest issues, no administrative hearing was conducted due to settlement, or hearing

had limited number of witnesses).

Here, in contrast, the parties engaged in a two-day hearing with ten witnesses and sixty-

eight exhibits, resulting in the creation of a 1,300 page administrative record. (See Pls.’ Reply

Br. at 11; Administrative Record [ECF Nos. 12-13].) The case involved a challenging question

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of statutory interpretation that was a matter of first impression in this district, which arose from

an apparent drafting error in the 2004 amendment of the IDEA. See Damarcus S., 2016 WL

2993158, at *4; see also Blackman, 56 F. Supp. 3d at 25 (“novel or complicated questions of

law” indicate complexity). The District discounts that complexity when it chides plaintiffs for

“[m]erely summarizing the reasoning of” G.L. v. Ligonier Valley School District Authority, 802

F.3d 601 (3d Cir. 2015), which this Court ultimately adopted. (See Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 8.) But

the statutory issue was apparently complex enough that both parties here actually reversed the

positions they took below. (See Def.’s Cross-Mot. for Summ. J. [ECF No. 16] at 13 n.6.)

Furthermore, the issue of how to properly evaluate Damarcus’s disability—whether to use a Full-

Scale IQ or General Ability Index—was complicated, something the Court’s Memorandum

Opinion expressly noted. See Damarcus S., 2016 WL 2993158, at *8 (“When considering an

issue of such complexity . . . .”). Put simply, this was not a run-of-the-mill IDEA proceeding,

and therefore, the Court finds that rates falling between 75% and 100% of Laffey / USAO Matrix

rates are reasonable.

This raises the question of which rates should serve as the appropriate point of

comparison: the current USAO rates, or the rates that applied in the years that the work was

actually performed. As noted, plaintiffs’ requested rates range from 71% to 85% of the current

USAO rates; however, when using the lower 2013-14 Laffey rates4 as a point of comparison,

those relative percentages rise to 84% to 110%. (See Ex. A to Pls.’ Mot.; Ex. B to Pls.’ Mot.

(billing out Attorney MEG (25 years) at $430/hour, where full Laffey rate was $510/ hour;

billing out Attorney CEM (2 years) at $275/hour, where full Laffey rate was $250/hour). In other

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See Laffey Matrix – 2013 – 2014, https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/usao-
dc/legacy/2013/09/09/Laffey_Matrix%202014.pdf.

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words, plaintiffs seek rates for previous years’ work that occasionally exceed the Laffey rates that

applied in those years, even though they all fall below the USAO Matrix rates.

The District argues that historical Laffey rates should apply (Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 10-11),

and plaintiffs respond that the D.C. Circuit has sanctioned the application of current rates, as a

means of accounting for the delay in receiving payment, (Pls.’ Reply Br. at 14 (citing West v.

Potter, 717 F.3d 1030, 1034 (D.C. Cir. 2013).) West was a Title VII case, a fact that was

expressly relevant to the result in that case. See 717 F.3d at 1034. West also notes that there is a

“strong presumption” in favor of the application of historical rates. Id.; see also Jackson-

Johnson v. Dist. of Columbia, 2016 WL 1267153, at *3 (D.D.C. Mar. 31, 2016) (applying

historical rates); Reed v. Dist. of Columbia, 134 F. Supp. 3d 122, 137 (D.D.C. 2015) (same).

There was no unusual delay in this three-year IDEA case, no dilatory conduct on the part of the

District, and as noted, the rates requested by plaintiffs are more reasonable in comparison to

recent years’ Matrix rates than to those prior years’ rates. See West, 717 F.3d at 240 (appropriate

to apply historical rates if delay in payment was brief, or if rates sought by plaintiffs incorporate

compensation for delayed payment). The Court thus deems it appropriate to compare plaintiffs’

requested rates to those in effect at the time the work was performed. As discussed, plaintiffs are

entitled to attorneys’ rates that fall between 75%-100% of Laffey / USAO Matrix rates, so if an

attorney’s requested rate exceeds the Laffey or USAO Matrix rate for that year, it shall be capped

at the lower rate. (See, e.g., Ex. A to Pls.’ Mot. (showing that Attorney CEM’s requested rate

exceeds the full Laffey rate from 2012-13 to 2014-15, and that Attorney HMH’s requested rate

exceeds the full Laffey rate in 2012-13 and 2013-14).)

One final note on rates: the above analysis has focused only on attorneys’ rates, not on

those sought for paralegals and legal assistants. Here, plaintiffs seek rates that exceed the current

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USAO rate for their legal assistants and paralegals, and significantly exceed the current USAO

rate for two senior paralegals. (See Pls.’ Mot. at 8 n.4.) They argue that the extensive

experience of their senior paralegals justifies their rates—which are 20% higher than the full

USAO rate—and that their “knowledge and expertise play a vital role in the continued success

and growth” of the law firm. (See id.) However, the analysis here involves a comparison to

prevailing rates in the community, based on the type of services provided. See 20 U.S.C. §

1415(i)(3)(C). The only relevant evidence that plaintiffs themselves offer (i.e., the 2015-16

USAO Matrix) demonstrates that they seek far more for their senior paralegals than the

prevailing community rate. (See Ex. C to Pls.’ Mot. at 1 (taking no account of paralegals’ level

of experience).) Plaintiffs do not suggest that these paralegals did more complex work than

paralegals working on similar IDEA cases, such that an upward departure might be justified.

Nor do they offer any explanation as to why their other paralegals and legal assistants should be

entitled to rates that exceed the USAO Matrix. Therefore, the Court will award plaintiffs’ senior

paralegals 85% of the USAO Matrix rate ($131/hour), and their remaining paralegals and legal

assistants 75% of the USAO rate ($116/hour).

These rates are commensurate to the rates awarded to plaintiffs’ attorneys, which ranged

from 71% to 85% of the current USAO rates. They also fall below the historical Laffey rates for

previous years’ work, so they are reasonably applied throughout the course of this litigation.

II. LIMITED SUCCESS

The District next argues that plaintiffs’ fee request should be reduced 20% to reflect their

limited success in this litigation. (See Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 11-14.) Plaintiffs in turn propose a

10% reduction on that basis. (See Pls.’ Reply Br. at 18.) The parties thus agree on the

underlying legal principle—that, because plaintiffs’ various claims are interrelated, it is

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impossible to separate out the work done on unsuccessful claims, and so the Court must “simply

reduce the award to account for the limited success.” See Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. 424,

436–37 (1983).

As the District concedes, plaintiffs “received much of the relief they sought.” (See Def.’s

Opp’n Br. at 14.) Although the Hearing Officer must still determine the precise amount of

compensatory education that Damarcus will receive, it is beyond dispute that the award will be

significant: not only was the existing behavioral award of 50 hours deemed insufficient, but

Damarcus will also receive compensatory hours for the District’s failure to respond to his

academic difficulties, and for drastically cutting his speech-language pathology hours despite

those difficulties. See Damarcus S., 2016 WL 2993158, at *12-*15. These were both serious

failures. The Court’s statute-of-limitations ruling also makes it possible that he will receive

additional relief on remand for alleged violations that the Hearing Officer erroneously deemed

time-barred. See id. at *6. On the other side of the scale, the claims that the Court rejected were

less significant—if plaintiffs had succeeded on those claims, they would have received far less

relief. See, e.g., id. at *9-*10 (plaintiffs’ claims regarding IEP baselines, IEP goals, and

specificity of IEPs, even if theoretically plausible, failed because they caused no injury); id. at

*16 (if successful, plaintiffs’ Rehabilitation Act claim would only have entitled them to expert

witness fees). Therefore, in light of the fact that plaintiffs received a substantial majority of the

relief they sought, the Court finds that a 15% reduction of the total fee award is appropriate.

III. BILLING PRACTICES

The District takes issue with three billing practices reflected in plaintiffs’ invoice,

arguing that the use of these practices warrants a further 25% reduction of the total fee award.

(Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 14-17.)

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 First, it asserts that plaintiffs’ invoice calculates time to the eighth of an hour, rather than

“the industry-norm of billing to the tenth of an hour,” resulting in a less accurate bill. (Id. at 15.)

It is certainly true that the award may “be reduced to account for any inaccuracies and

overbilling that may have occurred as a result of [plaintiffs’] unacceptable timekeeping habits.”

See Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington v. U.S. DOJ, 825 F. Supp. 2d 226, 231

(D.D.C. 2011) (citing Berkeley v. Home Ins. Co., 68 F.3d 1409, 1419–20 (D.C.Cir.1995)).

However, the only cases cited by the District involved courts’ disapproval of billing to quarter-

hour increments. See, e.g., Am. Civil Liberties Union v. U.S. DHS, 810 F. Supp. 2d 267, 278–79

(D.D.C. 2011); A.C. ex rel. Clark v. Dist. of Columbia, 674 F. Supp. 2d 149, 157 (D.D.C. 2009);

Blackman v. Dist. of Columbia, 59 F. Supp. 2d 37, 44 n.5 (D.D.C. 1999), abrogated on other

grounds by Buckhannon Bd. & Care Home, Inc. v. W. Va. Dep’t of Health & Human Res., 532

U.S. 598, 610 (2001). Nor has the Court located any cases in which billing to the eighth of an

hour has been disapproved. In fact, courts in this district have expressly approved billing to the

sixth of an hour. See Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington v. U.S. DOJ, 142 F.

Supp. 3d 1, 10 (D.D.C. 2015); see also Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington v.

FEC, 66 F. Supp. 3d 134, 150 (D.D.C. 2014) (noting “a preference for time records that are, at

most, in quarter-hour increments”). Thus, there is simply no basis to argue that plaintiffs’ billing

to the eighth of an hour is improper.

Second, the District argues that rounding errors have inflated plaintiffs’ invoice. (Def.’s

Opp’n Br. at 15-16.) In particular, it points out that plaintiffs’ invoice reflects a total of 621.11

hours worked, when in reality it should be 618.125. (Id.) This “total hours” figure was not used

to calculate the total fee request, and therefore it is wholly irrelevant. Plaintiffs arrived at their

fee request by multiplying each individual time entry by the appropriate rate—which the District

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acknowledges they did correctly (id. at 15)—and then they added the correct individual amounts

together. (See Ex. A to Pls.’ Mot.) It would have been impossible to calculate the total fee

request using the total hours figure, because each attorney charged a different rate and thus the

multiplier would have varied. As a result, no purported rounding errors affected plaintiffs’ total

fee request.5

Finally, plaintiffs assert that a reduction is warranted due to the invoice’s inappropriate

use of block billing. (See Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 16-17.) Block billing involves lumping multiple

tasks into a single time entry, which can “mak[e] it impossible to evaluate their reasonableness.”

Role Models Am., Inc. v. Brownlee, 353 F.3d 962, 971 (D.C. Cir. 2004). There is no question

that plaintiffs’ invoice is completely block-billed throughout—it groups all tasks performed by

each attorney into a single daily time entry. (See, e.g., Ex. A to Pls.’ Mot. at 49-50 (billing 2.75

hours on fifteen different tasks); id. at 104 (billing two hours on seven different tasks); id. at 119

(billing 7.5 hours on four different tasks); id. at 119-20 (billing 7.875 hours on eight different

tasks).) Plaintiffs do not dispute this, but they argue that “there is no prohibition in this Circuit

on ‘block billing’ and the use of this practice does not result in a fee reduction where the

descriptions within the time entries are otherwise sufficiently detailed and reasonable.” (See

Pls.’ Reply Br. at 20.) They also state that block billing is the result of the computer program

used by McAndrews Law Offices, arguing that this practice is more efficient. (Id. at 22.)

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The District also goes to the trouble of asserting an overage of $2.135, which it apparently
arrived at by adding fractions of pennies that plaintiffs rounded up. (See Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 16
n.8.) Even if the District had adequately shown how it reached that figure, the Court is
concerned with determining a reasonable overall award, not with fractions of pennies that add up
to less than the price of a cup of coffee. Cf. Sandifer v. U.S. Steel Corp., 134 S. Ct. 870, 880
(2014) (discussing the doctrine of “de minimis non curat lex (the law does not take account of
trifles)”).

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 Plaintiffs’ efforts to defend block billing are unpersuasive, particularly considering that

they bear the burden of justifying their fee request. See Covington, 57 F.3d at 1107. Although it

is of course true that block billing is not “prohibit[ed],” it is also true that courts often reduce fee

awards as a result of it. See, e.g., Role Models Am., Inc., 353 F.3d at 971; Bennett v. Castro, 74

F. Supp. 3d 382, 406 (D.D.C. 2014); In re InPhonic, Inc., 674 F. Supp. 2d 273, 289 (D.D.C.

2009); Summers v. Howard Univ., 2006 WL 751316, at *7 (D.D.C. Mar. 20, 2006). The reason

for this is obvious: even if tasks are adequately described, there is simply no way for the Court to

assess whether the time spent on each of those tasks was reasonable. See Role Models Am., Inc.,

353 F.3d at 970 (quoting In re Olson, 884 F.2d 1415, 1428 (D.C. Cir. 1989) (court must

“determine with a high degree of certainty that such hours were actually and reasonably

expended”). Where the number of tasks and blocks of time are small, the risk of inaccuracy is

also small—if an attorney spends a half-hour emailing opposing counsel and reviewing her

response, the Court can be reasonably assured that the time spent was justified. However, if the

attorney spends 10.8 hours researching standing, emailing co-counsel, revising a brief, and

teleconferencing with the client, the Court lacks that same assurance. Did the research take nine

hours? Was it a four-hour teleconference? The Court has no idea.

By the same token, the efficiency of block billing is irrelevant, as is the type of computer

system used by plaintiffs’ firm—even if plaintiffs’ attorneys might benefit from block billing, the

Court is concerned here only with their ability to justify their fee request. This particular invoice

fails to adequately do that. If it had relied on block billing infrequently, a reduction might not be

warranted, see Fitts v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., 680 F. Supp. 2d 38, 42 (D.D.C. 2010)

(declining a reduction where only a “relatively small fraction” of entries were block-billed), but

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this entire invoice here is block-billed. As a result, the Court will reduce plaintiffs’ total award

by an additional 5%.

IV. NON-COMPENSABLE TIME

The District takes issue with numerous entries that it argues are either wholly non-

compensable or improperly billed: time related to resolution sessions meetings (RSMs); time

spent on plaintiffs’ earlier administrative complaints, which they voluntarily withdrew; attorney

travel time; and time that the District alleges is related to plaintiffs’ ongoing concerns rather than

the instant litigation.

A. Resolution Session Meetings

The District argues that plaintiffs should not be reimbursed for time spent preparing for,

or participating in, RSMs. (See Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 17-19 (quoting 20 U.S.C.

§ 1415(i)(3)(D)(iii) (“A meeting conducted pursuant to subsection (f)(1)(B)(i) shall not be

considered a meeting convened as a result of an administrative hearing or judicial action or an

administrative hearing or judicial action for purposes of [20 U.S.C. § 1415(i)(3)].”)).) In

response, plaintiffs have agreed to withdraw their request for time spent participating in the

RSMs, but they insist that time spent preparing for those sessions is fully compensable. (See

Pls.’ Reply Br. at 23-24.)

Section 1415(i)(3)(D)(iii), when read in context with other provisions in that section,

prohibits any award for time spent preparing for an RSM. See Howard v. Achievement

Preparatory Acad. Pub. Charter Sch., 2016 WL 1212409, at *14 (D.D.C. Mar. 8, 2016);

Brandon E. v. Dep’t of Educ., 2008 WL 4602533, at *7 (D. Haw. Oct. 16, 2008); see also Mars

Area Sch. Dist. v. C. L., 2015 WL 8207463, at *6 n.5 (W.D. Pa. Dec. 7, 2015) (citing cases)

(noting that it is “well-established” that fees related to RSMs are non-compensable). First, an

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RSM is a meeting of the IEP team. See 20 U.S.C. § 1415(f)(1)(B)(i) (defining an RSM as “a

meeting with the parents and the relevant member or members of the IEP Team”). Next, an

award of attorney’s fees is prohibited if it “relat[es] to any meeting of the IEP team unless such

meeting is convened as a result of an administrative proceeding or judicial action.” See id.

§ 1415(i)(3)(D)(ii). Thus, time spent preparing for an RSM—which “relat[es] to [a] meeting of

the IEP Team”—would only be compensable if the exception applies, i.e., if the RSM was

“convened as a result of an administrative proceeding or judicial action.” See id. However, the

very next provision makes clear that this exception does not apply to an RSM, which “shall not

be considered . . . a meeting convened as a result of an administrative hearing or judicial action.”

See id. § 1415(i)(3)(D)(iii)(I).

The Court recognizes that this issue is not entirely clear-cut. See Y.B. v. Williamson Cty.

Bd. of Educ., 2009 WL 4061311, at *25 (M.D. Tenn. Nov. 20, 2009). Even acknowledging the

minor statutory inconsistency—Section 1415(i)(3)(D)(ii) uses the phrase “convened as a result of

an administrative proceeding,” while Section 1415(i)(3)(D)(iii) says “convened as a result of an

administrative hearing”—the Court concludes that it is simply a result of imprecise drafting. Cf.

G.L. v. Ligonier Valley School District Authority, 802 F.3d 601, 624 (3d Cir. 2015) (finding that

an inconsistency in another part of Section 1415 was the result of a drafting error). The

linguistic structure of the exception in (D)(ii) is otherwise identical to the structure in (D)(iii),

giving rise to a strong inference that the two provisions were meant to be read in tandem. After

all, standing alone, the RSM provision in (D)(iii) has no apparent effect—it is only given

meaning if an RSM is an IEP meeting for which attorneys cannot recover for. There is simply

no other way to explain its presence in a subsection entitled “Prohibition of attorneys’ fees and

related costs for certain services.” See 20 U.S.C. § 1415(i)(3)(D)(iii).

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B. Time Spent on “Earlier Cases”

In May 2013 and January 2014, plaintiffs filed and later voluntarily withdrew two

administrative complaints against the District, prior to the December 2014 filing of the complaint

at issue here. See Damarcus S., 2016 WL 2993158, at *2 (D.D.C. May 23, 2016). As the Court

previously noted, the May 2013 complaint raised “basically the same issues” as those raised

here, while the January 2014 complaint sought an independent evaluation for which plaintiffs

were ultimately awarded reimbursement here. Id. at *2, *15. The District argues that plaintiffs

are not entitled to any reimbursement for work done prior to November 6, 2014, because that

work related to “earlier cases” in which plaintiffs were not the prevailing party. (See Def.’s

Opp’n Br. at 19-20.) Plaintiffs respond that these do not represent different cases at all, but

instead are intertwined with the current litigation, such that full reimbursement is appropriate.

(See Pls.’ Reply Br. at 24-25.)

Although the District is correct that plaintiffs were not prevailing parties in their earlier

complaints, that is not the relevant issue here. The issue is whether the work performed prior to

November 6, 2014 is reasonably compensable as a result of their success in this litigation. See

20 U.S.C. § 1415 (i)(3)(b)(i). The District does not dispute the interrelatedness of the issues

raised in the withdrawn complaints and those raised here, nor could it. Thus, there is no question

that much of that earlier work contributed to plaintiffs’ success in this litigation, and as a result,

the District’s argument for a full reduction fails. Nevertheless, the Court finds that plaintiffs are

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compensable fees. (See Pls.’ Reply Br. at 24.) This is yet another drawback of block billing. See
Role Models Am., Inc., 353 F.3d at 971. The Court will thus approximate the amount of time in
those block entries that remain compensable and award only those fees.

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not entitled to full reimbursement, given that the withdrawal of those complaints prolonged the

overall litigation by roughly nineteen months. Despite plaintiffs’ argument that “[a]ll of the

work that went into the initial Due Process complaints was directly relevant to this litigation”

(Pls.’ Reply. Br. at 25), there is no question that this nineteen-month delay created much

additional work, even if it was technically “relevant” to this litigation. (See, e.g., Ex. A to Pls.’

Mot. at 23 (charges for preparation of second complaint); id. at 26 (charges related to Prehearing

Conference that was later rendered unnecessary by withdrawal).) To account for this self-

imposed delay, which is not reasonably charged to the District, the Court will reduce plaintiffs’

pre-November 6, 2014 award by 20%.

C. Attorney Travel Time

Plaintiffs concede that their fee request improperly bills attorney travel time at a full rate,

as opposed to the proper 50% rate. (See Pls.’ Reply Br. at 25; see also McAllister v. Dist. of

Columbia, 21 F. Supp. 3d 94, 106 (D.D.C. 2014) (“[I]n this Circuit, travel time is compensated at

half of the attorney’s rate.”). Plaintiffs’ award will be reduced accordingly.

D. Unrelated Time

The District challenges numerous charges incurred after February 17, 2016, which it

argues are unrelated to the instant litigation and therefore non-compensable. (See Def.’s Opp’n

Br. at 22-23 & Table 3.) Plaintiffs argue that these entries are clearly related, because they

concern

(a) counsel’s efforts to implement the Hearing Officer’s and this Court’s award of
compensatory education, including through communications with counsel for the
District; (b) preparation for the upcoming Due Process hearing on remand ordered
by this Court; (c) efforts to settle the instant litigation; or (d) the instant federal
court proceedings.

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 (Pls.’ Reply Br. at 27.)

Time entries that fall into the latter two categories are compensable at the rates already

approved by the Court. However, the Court’s determination of reasonable rates took into

account only the complexity of the litigation to the point of judgment (i.e., May 23, 2016), and

those are not directly applicable to the former two categories. The Court is not inclined to

address in piecemeal fashion the fees performed on remand and in implementing relief: the

process is still ongoing, and, at this juncture, the Court cannot determine the complexity of the

legal work involved.

Moreover, the invoice plainly reflects that certain entries fall outside of the four

categories listed by plaintiffs, and thus, they are not compensable. It is unclear, for instance,

how work related to future IEP meetings; Damarcus’s current mental health and residence;

“alerts;” “Department of Revenue check[s];” or Damarcus’s current IEP, FBA, evaluations, or

medical referrals have anything to do with this litigation. (See Ex. A to Pls.’ Mot. at 96-118.)

Again, these non-compensable entries have been block-billed with compensable entries.

Therefore, as with the time plaintiffs claimed for RSMs, the Court will approximate the

necessary reduction of each blocked entry.

V. OVER-STAFFING

Finally, in one short paragraph, the District argues that plaintiffs overstaffed the case.

(See Def.’s Opp’n Br. at 21.) It notes that five senior attorneys and three junior attorneys worked

on the case over the course of the litigation, and that at times “two professionals perform[ed] the

same task.” (Id. at 21 & n.14.) However, a look at the “duplicative” entries flagged by the

District reveals nothing improper. For instance, on June 11, 2014, the task that two professionals

performed was communicating with one another. (See Ex. A to Pls.’ Mot. at 34.) Of course,

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both attorneys could properly bill for that time. And regardless of the total number of attorneys

that touched the case, the invoice reflects that a single attorney was responsible for the majority

of charges at any one point in time, something the District itself acknowledges. (See Def.’s

Opp’n Br. at 21 n.15.) The District’s argument for a reduction on this basis is not well-taken.

CONCLUSION

Accordingly, plaintiffs’ motion for attorney’s fees is GRANTED IN PART and

DENIED IN PART. A separate Order accompanies this Memorandum Opinion.

/s/ Ellen Segal Huvelle
ELLEN SEGAL HUVELLE
United States District Judge

Date: August 30, 2016

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01/16/13 JH client 0.625 0.625 185.00 131.00 115.63 81.88 65.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

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D. Hodges Rate reduced to Laffey
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Rate reduced to Laffey
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Preparation of correspondence to (12-13); Fee reduced by
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J. Hardy regarding scheduling (12-13); Fee reduced by
03/15/13 CEM Initial client meeting 0.750 0.750 275.00 245.00 206.25 183.75 147.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of records
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representation and Due Process Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
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03/26/13 CEM Due Process Complaint 0.250 0.250 275.00 245.00 68.75 61.25 49.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

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Interoffice communication with
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Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
M. Buczkowski regarding (12-13); Fee reduced by
04/09/13 CEM meeting and representation 0.375 0.375 275.00 245.00 103.13 91.88 73.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
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04/15/13 CEM Due Process Complaint 0.125 0.125 275.00 245.00 34.38 30.63 24.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

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Review and revise Due Process (12-13); Fee reduced by
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04/23/13 CEM Complaint 0.250 0.250 275.00 245.00 68.75 61.25 49.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

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04/25/13 HBK Process Complaint 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)
Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Rate reduced to Laffey
regarding Due Process (12-13); Fee reduced by
04/25/13 CEM Complaint format 0.125 0.125 275.00 245.00 34.38 30.63 24.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

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M. Hobson regarding Due (12-13); Fee reduced by
04/26/13 CEM Process Complaint 0.125 0.125 275.00 245.00 34.38 30.63 24.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Rate reduced to Laffey
regarding Due Process (12-13); Fee reduced by
04/30/13 CEM Complaint 0.250 0.250 275.00 245.00 68.75 61.25 49.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
D. Hodges regarding Due (12-13); Fee reduced by
05/05/13 CEM Process Complaint 0.125 0.125 275.00 245.00 34.38 30.63 24.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Interoffice
communication regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
05/06/13 HBK records 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 86.00 11/6/14)

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05/06/13 CEM Complaint 0.125 0.125 275.00 245.00 34.38 30.63 24.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Interoffice communication with
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05/07/13 CEM Complaint 0.125 0.125 275.00 245.00 34.38 30.63 24.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Interoffice communication with
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05/08/13 HBK Complaint 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 86.00 11/6/14)
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Interoffice communication with
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05/08/13 CEM regarding same 1.625 1.625 275.00 245.00 446.88 398.13 318.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

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05/09/13 HBK Process Complaint 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Interoffice communications with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Due Process Rate reduced to Laffey
Complaint (12-13); Fee reduced by
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Interoffice communication with
M. Hobson regarding Due
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Revise Due Process Complaint
Telephone communication with
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with school
Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding same
Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
M. Buczkowski regarding (12-13); Fee reduced by
05/13/13 CEM meeting 1.375 1.375 275.00 245.00 378.13 336.88 269.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Due Process
Complaint
Interoffice communication with
M. Hobson regarding same
Preparation of Due Process
Complaint
Interoffice communications with
M. Buczkowski regarding same
and meeting Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (12-13); Fee reduced by
05/14/13 CEM D. Hodges regarding meeting 0.875 0.875 275.00 245.00 240.63 214.38 171.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (12-13); Fee reduced by
05/15/13 CEM regarding meeting 0.125 0.125 275.00 245.00 34.38 30.63 24.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Telephone communication with USAO; Fee reduced by
05/16/13 MM D. Hodges 0.125 0.125 140.00 116.00 17.50 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation of Due Process
Complaint
Review of correspondence from
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Preparation of correspondence to (12-13); Fee reduced by
05/16/13 CEM D. Hodges regarding same 0.875 0.875 275.00 245.00 240.63 214.38 171.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
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05/17/13 HBK placement 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (12-13); Fee reduced by
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Review of correspondences from
Student Hearing Office
regarding Due Process Hearing
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
counsel, M. Washington, (12-13); Fee reduced by
05/21/13 CEM regarding same 0.375 0.375 275.00 245.00 103.13 91.88 73.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Interoffice
communication regarding Due
Process
Telephone communication with Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
05/22/13 HBK counsel 0.750 0.750 430.00 430.00 322.50 322.50 258.00 11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Telephone communications with USAO; Fee reduced by
05/22/13 MM client 0.250 0.250 140.00 116.00 35.00 29.00 23.20 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
Student Hearing Office
regarding scheduling
Telephone communication with
counsel
Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Due Process Hearing
and IEE
Interoffice communication with
M. Hobson regarding Due
Process Hearing
Interoffice communication with
M. Buczkowski regarding same
Telephone communication with
client
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
Hearing Officer and M. (12-13); Fee reduced by
05/22/13 CEM Washington 2.250 2.250 275.00 245.00 618.75 551.25 441.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer Massey Rate reduced to 75%
Telephone communication with USAO; Fee reduced by
05/23/13 MM client 0.250 0.250 140.00 116.00 35.00 29.00 23.20 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 85%
Review of file materials USAO; Fee reduced by
05/23/13 JH regarding Due Process 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 13.10 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Due Process Hearing
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regarding Due Process Hearing
Preparation of correspondence to
Student Hearing Office Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (12-13); Fee reduced by
05/23/13 CEM Hearing Officer Massey 0.875 0.875 275.00 245.00 240.63 214.38 171.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Interoffice
communication regarding Due Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
05/24/13 HBK Process 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 86.00 11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Hours reduced (RSM);
C. McAndrews regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
05/28/13 HBK Resolution Session 0.125 0.000 430.00 430.00 53.75 0.00 0.00 11/6/14)

Review of 2012 Jones ADR
Agreement
Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding Due Process Hearing
Interoffice communications with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Resolution Session,
DCPS Response and records
Review of DCPS Response to
Due Process Complaint
Review of correspondence from
counsel regarding records
Telephone communication with
client regarding Resolution
Session
Preparation of correspondence to
C. Ahaghotu regarding same Hours reduced (RSM);
Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
M. Hobson regarding School (12-13); Fee reduced
05/28/13 CEM District negotiations 1.625 1.125 275.00 245.00 446.88 275.63 220.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Hours reduced (RSM);
C. McAndrews regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
05/29/13 HBK Resolution Session 0.125 0.000 430.00 430.00 53.75 0.00 0.00 11/6/14)
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Resolution Session Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (12-13); Fee reduced
05/29/13 CEM counsel 0.625 0.000 275.00 245.00 171.88 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Hours reduced (RSM);
regarding Resolution Meeting Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (12-13); Fee reduced
05/31/13 CEM counsel 0.500 0.000 275.00 245.00 137.50 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
client Hours reduced (RSM);
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
C. Ahaghotu regarding (13-14); Fee reduced
06/03/13 CEM Resolution Session 0.250 0.000 275.00 250.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Interoffice
communication regarding
resolution Hours reduced (RSM);
Review of correspondence from Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
06/04/13 HBK DCPS 0.500 0.000 430.00 430.00 215.00 0.00 0.00 11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
C. Ahaghotu regarding
Resolution Session
Preparation of correspondence to
C. Ahagotu regarding same
Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Hours reduced (RSM);
regarding Resolution Session Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (13-14); Fee reduced
06/04/13 CEM D. Defino regarding same 0.875 0.000 275.00 250.00 240.63 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
C. Ahaghotu regarding
Resolution Session
Preparation of correspondence to
C. Ahaghotu regarding same
Interoffice communication with
M. Buczkowski regarding Hours reduced (RSM);
Resolution Session Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (13-14); Fee reduced
06/05/13 CEM counsel 0.500 0.000 275.00 250.00 137.50 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Resolution Session Rate reduced to Laffey
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06/06/13 CEM client regarding same 0.500 0.000 275.00 250.00 137.50 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Hours reduced (RSM);
Telephone communication with Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
06/06/13 MM client 0.125 0.000 140.00 116.00 17.50 0.00 0.00 11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of case law regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
06/07/13 CEM compensatory education 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
06/13/13 CEM regarding records 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding records
Review of Scheduling Order
Review of file materials
Update case status
Telephone communication with Hours reduced (RSM);
D. Hodges regarding Resolution Rate reduced to Laffey
Session and Due Process (13-14); Fee reduced
06/14/13 CEM Hearing 0.500 0.250 275.00 250.00 137.50 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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regarding records and Resolution
Session
Review of correspondence from
C. Anaghotu regarding
Resolution Session
Telephone communications with
client regarding same
Interoffice communication with
J. Bradley and D. Beer regarding
scheduling
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer Massey
regarding pre-hearing conference
Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding same
Review of correspondence from
A. Terry regarding facilitated
resolution
Preparation of correspondence to
A. Terry regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
C. Anaghotu regarding
Resolution Session Hours reduced (RSM);
Preparation of correspondences Rate reduced to Laffey
to Hearing Officer regarding pre- (13-14); Fee reduced
06/17/13 CEM hearing conference 2.125 1.125 275.00 250.00 584.38 281.25 225.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondences
to Hearing Officer Massey
regarding prehearing conference
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer regarding same
Interoffice communications with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding records
Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington, to Rate reduced to Laffey
Hearing Officer regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
06/18/13 CEM prehearing 1.125 1.130 275.00 250.00 309.38 282.50 226.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Hours reduced (RSM);
Review of correspondence from Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
06/19/13 HBK DCPS 0.500 0.000 430.00 430.00 215.00 0.00 0.00 11/6/14)
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Telephone communication with Hours reduced (RSM);
counsel, M. Washington, Rate reduced to Laffey
regarding records and Resolution (13-14); Fee reduced
06/19/13 CEM Meeting 0.250 0.000 275.00 250.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
C. Ahaghotu regarding
resolution session
Preparation of correspondence to
C. Ahaghotu regarding same Hours reduced (RSM);
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
counsel (13-14); Fee reduced
06/20/13 CEM Facilitate resolution session 0.750 0.000 275.00 250.00 206.25 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondences from
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding records, Resolution
Session and settlement
Preparation of correspondences
to counsel regarding same
Interoffice communications with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding settlement, Due
Process Hearing, pro hac vice
and Five-Day Notices
Interoffice communication with
L. Mehalick regarding pro hac
vice
Research regarding same
Telephone communications with Hours reduced (RSM);
client regarding settlement Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of Motion to Admit (13-14); Fee reduced
06/21/13 CEM Pro Hac Vice 2.500 2.000 275.00 250.00 687.50 500.00 400.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding records
Interoffice communications with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
06/22/13 CEM regarding same 0.500 0.500 275.00 250.00 137.50 125.00 100.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced by
06/23/13 CEM client regarding records 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Interoffice
communication regarding Due
Process Hearing Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
06/24/13 HBK Preparation for same 1.750 1.750 430.00 430.00 752.50 752.50 602.00 11/6/14)
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Application and Due Process
Hearing
Telephone communication with
D. Hodges regarding settlement
and Due Process Hearing
Telephone communications with
client regarding Due Process
Hearing and settlement
Preparation of correspondences
to counsel, M. Washington,
regarding records and Facilitated
Resolution
Preparation of correspondence to
C. Ahaghotu regarding Hours reduced (RSM);
Resolution Session Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of pro hac vice (13-14); Fee reduced
06/24/13 CEM Motion 1.625 1.500 275.00 250.00 446.88 375.00 300.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Pre-Hearing Conference
Review of correspondence from Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
06/25/13 HBK Hearing Officer 1.250 1.250 430.00 430.00 537.50 537.50 430.00 11/6/14)

Travel to school to pick up
records
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer Massey
regarding prehearing conference
Review of Prehearing
Conference Notice
Review of School District
records
Attend prehearing conference
Telephone communication with
counsel
Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Due Process Hearing
and pro hac vice
Preparation of correspondence to Hours reduced (travel);
counsel Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced
06/25/13 CEM client 4.125 4.000 275.00 250.00 1,168.75 1,000.00 800.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
client Hours reduced (RSM);
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
C. Ahagotu regarding resolution (13-14); Fee reduced
06/26/13 CEM session 0.500 0.000 275.00 250.00 137.50 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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C. McAndrews regarding
settlement
Telephone communication with
counsel, M. Washington, Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
06/28/13 HBK regarding same 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 86.00 11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding settlement and Five-
Day Notices
Telephone communication with
counsel
Review of Prehearing Order
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
06/28/13 CEM client 1.000 1.000 275.00 250.00 275.00 250.00 200.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to
D. Hodges regarding resolution
session Hours reduced (RSM);
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
counsel (13-14); Fee reduced
06/30/13 CEM Preparation for hearing 2.500 2.000 275.00 250.00 687.50 500.00 400.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Telephone communication with USAO; Fee reduced by
07/01/13 MM client 0.125 0.125 140.00 116.00 17.50 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation for, travel to and
attendance at Resolution Session
Review of correspondence from
counsel Hours reduced (RSM);
Review of correspondence from Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
07/01/13 HBK Hearing Officer 6.000 0.250 430.00 430.00 2,580.00 107.50 86.00 11/6/14)
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D. Hodges regarding resolution
session
Preparation of correspondence to
D. Hodges regarding same
Review of correspondence from
counsel
Telephone communication with
client
Preparation of Five-Day Notices
Research regarding Notices to
appear and expert witnesses
Interoffice communication with
M. Buczkowski regarding
Resolution Session
Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding withdrawal, S/L
Pathologist and Due Process
Hearing
Preparation for Resolution
Session
Preparation of correspondence to
Hearing Officer Massey
regarding witnesses
Preparation of correspondence to
colleagues regarding withdrawal
of Due Process Complaint
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer Massey
regarding witnesses
Review of correspondence from
A. Crawford regarding Hours reduced (RSM);
Resolution Session Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of Motion to (13-14); Fee reduced
07/01/13 CEM Withdraw 6.250 3.000 275.00 250.00 1,718.75 750.00 600.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Preparation and filing of Five- USAO; Fee reduced by
07/02/13 MM Day Notices 0.500 0.500 140.00 116.00 70.00 58.00 46.40 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
USAO; Fee reduced by
07/02/13 DW Preparation of file contents 4.000 4.000 130.00 116.00 520.00 464.00 371.20 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding withdrawal of Due
Process Complaint and Five-Day
Notices Rate reduced to Laffey
Interoffice communication with (13-14); Fee reduced by
07/02/13 CEM M. Buczkowski regarding same 1.000 1.000 275.00 250.00 275.00 250.00 200.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of correspondence from Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
07/03/13 HBK Hearing Officer 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)
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Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
07/03/13 CEM regarding resolution session 0.250 0.130 275.00 250.00 68.75 32.50 26.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
T. Sterling regarding redacted
report
Research S/L evaluators
Telephone communication with
Scottish Rite Center for Hearing
and Speech regarding evaluators
Telephone communication with
National Speech/Language
Therapy Center regarding
evaluators
Preparation of correspondence to
National S/L Therapy Center
regarding evaluators
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
T. Sterling regarding S/L (13-14); Fee reduced by
07/09/13 CEM evaluation 0.875 0.875 275.00 250.00 240.63 218.75 175.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Due Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
07/10/13 HBK Process Hearing and IEE 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding records
Preparation of correspondence to
K. Conaboy regarding S/L IEE
Review of correspondences from
National Speech regarding IEE
Interoffice communications with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding compensatory
education case law, Due Process
Hearing and IEE
Preparation of correspondences Rate reduced to Laffey
to National Speech regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
07/10/13 CEM IEE 1.375 1.375 275.00 250.00 378.13 343.75 275.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
K. Conaboy regarding S/L IEE
Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
07/15/13 CEM regarding same 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
client Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
07/22/13 CEM K. Conaboy regarding S/L IEE 0.500 0.500 275.00 250.00 137.50 125.00 100.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Conaboy & Assoicates regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
07/30/13 CEM S/L IEE 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Compilation and review of
records for evaluator
Telephone communication with
client Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
08/02/13 CEM K. Conaboy regarding S/L IEE 1.000 1.000 275.00 250.00 275.00 250.00 200.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
08/06/13 HBK C. McAndrews regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
08/06/13 CEM regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
(13-14); Fee reduced by
08/11/13 CEM Preparation of IEE Request 0.625 0.625 275.00 250.00 171.88 156.25 125.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
(13-14); Fee reduced by
08/12/13 CEM Preparation of IEE Request 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Interoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding IEE Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
08/14/13 HBK request 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 86.00 11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Preparation of records for USAO; Fee reduced by
08/14/13 DW conference call 0.125 0.125 130.00 116.00 16.25 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
08/14/13 CEM regarding IEE Request 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
08/16/13 JTN regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 240.00 240.00 30.00 30.00 24.00 11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
08/16/13 HBK C. McAndrews regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
USAO; Fee reduced by
08/16/13 MM Revise and file IEE request 0.250 0.250 140.00 116.00 35.00 29.00 23.20 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation of IEE request
Interoffice communication with
M. Buczkowski regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel
Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
08/16/13 CEM regarding IEE 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Telephone communication with
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M. Buczkowski regarding client
communication Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
08/26/13 CEM K. Conaboy regarding IEE 0.875 0.875 275.00 250.00 240.63 218.75 175.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
K. Marcus regarding IEE request
Preparation of correspondence to
D. Hodges regarding client
communication
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
D. Hodges regarding client (13-14); Fee reduced by
09/03/13 CEM contact 0.500 0.500 275.00 250.00 137.50 125.00 100.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding client Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
09/04/13 HBK contact and IEE request 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to
D. Hodges regarding client
contact
Review of correspondence from
D. Hodges regarding client
contact
Interoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Rate reduced to Laffey
regarding client contact and IEE (13-14); Fee reduced by
09/04/13 CEM request 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with
R. Paul regarding client contact
information
Review of correspondence from
D. Hodges regarding client
communication Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
09/05/13 CEM D. Hodges regarding same 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Telephone communication with
client
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
D. Hodges regarding contact (13-14); Fee reduced by
09/09/13 CEM with client 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
C. McAndrews regarding S/L USAO; Fee reduced by
09/13/13 MM evaluation 0.125 0.125 140.00 116.00 17.50 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with
M. Buczkowski regarding client Rate reduced to Laffey
communication, IEE Request (13-14); Fee reduced by
09/13/13 CEM and S/L IEE 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Telephone communication with USAO; Fee reduced by
09/16/13 MM client 0.250 0.250 140.00 116.00 35.00 29.00 23.20 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
D. Hodges regarding client (13-14); Fee reduced by
09/24/13 CEM communication 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced by
09/26/13 CEM client 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
10/02/13 CEM regarding IEE request 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
10/08/13 HBK C. McAndrews regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to
K. Marcus and M. Washington
regarding IEE
Review of correspondence from
M. Washington regarding IEE
Request
Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
10/08/13 CEM regarding IEE 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
client regarding IEE
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding same
Preparation of correspondences
to K. Conaboy regarding S/L
evaluation Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of file materials K. (13-14); Fee reduced by
10/09/13 CEM Conaboy regarding same 0.625 0.625 275.00 250.00 171.88 156.25 125.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Telephone communications with
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Preparation of correspondence to
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding same Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (13-14); Fee reduced by
10/10/13 CEM counsel regarding evaluation 0.750 0.750 275.00 250.00 206.25 187.50 150.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding IEE Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
10/14/13 HBK request 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
10/14/13 CEM regarding IEE Request 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
10/23/13 CEM counsel 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Telephone communication with
client
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
D. Hodges regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
10/24/13 CEM compensatory education 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
Conaboy & Assoc. regarding S/L
IEE
Preparation of correspondence to
Conaboy & Assoc. regarding
same
Interoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
M. Buczkowski regarding S/L (13-14); Fee reduced by
10/28/13 CEM IEE 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
10/30/13 HBK C. McAndrews regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
K. Conaboy regarding IEE
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding same
Research regarding IEE
providers Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
10/30/13 CEM Dr. Iseman regarding IEE 0.500 0.500 275.00 250.00 137.50 125.00 100.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced by
11/01/13 CEM client 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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K. Conaboy regarding S/L (13-14); Fee reduced by
11/05/13 CEM evaluation 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
client regarding IEE and
behaviors
Preparation of correspondence to
K. Marcus regarding FBA and
IEE Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of records regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
11/08/13 CEM current school year 0.750 0.750 275.00 250.00 206.25 187.50 150.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communications with Rate reduced to Laffey
D. Hodges regarding contact (13-14); Fee reduced by
11/12/13 CEM information 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding communication with
client and IEE
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
K. Marcus regarding IEE (13-14); Fee reduced by
11/13/13 CEM Request 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding S/L Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
11/20/13 HBK IEE 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Review of S/L IEE
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding same Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
11/20/13 CEM K. Conaboy regarding S/L IEE 0.750 0.750 275.00 250.00 206.25 187.50 150.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (13-14); Fee reduced by
11/21/13 CEM K. Conaboy regarding S/L IEE 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Preparation of Due Process USAO; Fee reduced by
11/25/13 PW Complaint 2.000 2.000 130.00 116.00 260.00 232.00 185.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
P. Wedderburn regarding Due (13-14); Fee reduced by
11/25/13 CEM Process Complaint 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
client regarding Due Process (13-14); Fee reduced by
12/06/13 CEM Complaint 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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12/16/13 CEM Complaint 0.625 0.625 275.00 250.00 171.88 156.25 125.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
01/08/14 HBK evaluation 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
01/08/14 CEM regarding private evaluation 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
01/10/14 HBK Review of records 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 86.00 11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
P. Wedderburn regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
01/10/14 CEM evaluations 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of evaluations
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
01/11/14 CEM regarding IEE 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced by
01/17/14 CEM D. Hodges regarding evaluation 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
01/20/14 HBK evaluation 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
01/20/14 CEM regarding evaluation 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of Due Process (13-14); Fee reduced by
01/24/14 CEM Complaint 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of Due Process (13-14); Fee reduced by
01/27/14 CEM Complaint 0.500 0.500 275.00 250.00 137.50 125.00 100.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Review and revise Due Process (13-14); Fee reduced by
01/28/14 HMH Complaint 0.375 0.375 380.00 360.00 142.50 135.00 108.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
H. Hulse regarding Due Process
Complaint revisions
Telephone communications with
client regarding Due Process
Complaint, progress, IEP
Meeting and FBA Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of Due Process (13-14); Fee reduced by
01/29/14 CEM Complaint 1.375 1.375 275.00 250.00 378.13 343.75 275.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Review of correspondence from
SHO regarding Hearing Officer
Appointment Notice Hours reduced (RSM);
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
Hearing Officer Massey (13-14); Fee reduced
02/03/14 CEM regarding Initial Order 0.375 0.125 275.00 250.00 103.13 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of correspondence from
client Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
02/04/14 CEM client 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
D. Dubose regarding scheduling
resolution meeting Hours reduced (RSM);
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
T. Ingram regarding scheduling (13-14); Fee reduced
02/05/14 CEM resolution meeting 0.250 0.000 275.00 250.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
client Hours reduced (RSM);
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
T. Ingram regarding scheduling (13-14); Fee reduced
02/06/14 CEM resolution meeting 0.375 0.000 275.00 250.00 103.13 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Hours reduced (RSM);
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
T. Ingram regarding scheduling (13-14); Fee reduced
02/07/14 CEM RSM 0.125 0.000 275.00 250.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Hours reduced (RSM);
Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced
02/08/14 CEM client 0.125 0.000 275.00 250.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communications with
client regarding IEP Meeting,
behavior, RSM and discipline
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding IEP Meeting
Review of correspondence from Hours reduced (RSM);
T. Ingram regarding RSM Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced
02/10/14 CEM T. Ingram regarding same 0.500 0.130 275.00 250.00 137.50 32.50 26.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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teacher to parent regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
02/12/14 CEM behavior 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to Hours reduced (RSM);
T. Ingram regarding RSM Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced
02/13/14 CEM client regarding same 0.250 0.000 275.00 250.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
client regarding RSM
Telephone communication with Hours reduced (RSM);
client regarding same Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced
02/14/14 CEM client regarding RSM 0.375 0.000 275.00 250.00 103.13 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Telephone communication with Hours reduced (RSM);
client regarding Resolution Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
02/18/14 DD Meeting 0.125 0.000 145.00 116.00 18.13 0.00 0.00 11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
D. Dubose regarding RSM
Telephone communication with Hours reduced (RSM);
D. Hodges regarding Due Rate reduced to Laffey
Process Complaint and (13-14); Fee reduced
02/18/14 CEM discipline 0.250 0.130 275.00 250.00 68.75 32.50 26.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Telephone communication with
client Hours reduced (RSM);
Preparation of correspondence to Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
02/19/14 DD client 0.125 0.000 145.00 116.00 18.13 0.00 0.00 11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
D. Dubose regarding scheduling
resolution meeting
Review of correspondence from
T. Ingram regarding scheduling Hours reduced (RSM);
Due Process Hearing Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced
02/19/14 CEM T. Ingram regarding same 0.375 0.125 275.00 250.00 103.13 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communications with Hours reduced (RSM);
client regarding Resolution Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
02/20/14 DD Meeting 0.250 0.000 145.00 116.00 36.25 0.00 0.00 11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
D. Dubose regarding RSM
Telephone communication with
client regarding same and IEP Hours reduced (RSM);
Meeting Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced
02/20/14 CEM T. Ingram regarding RSM 0.375 0.000 275.00 250.00 103.13 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Telephone communication with Hours reduced (RSM);
DCPS resolution scheduler to Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
02/26/14 DD confirm 2/27 session 0.125 0.000 145.00 116.00 18.13 0.00 0.00 11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
D. Dubose regarding resolution Hours reduced (RSM);
meeting Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced
02/26/14 CEM client 0.250 0.000 275.00 250.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
M. Smith regarding RSM Hours reduced (RSM);
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
client (13-14); Fee reduced
02/27/14 CEM Travel to and attendance at RSM 2.375 0.000 275.00 250.00 653.13 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer Massey
regarding Prehearing Conference
Review of correspondence from
counsel
Preparation of correspondence to
Hearing Officer Massey
regarding Prehearing Conference
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
02/28/14 CEM regarding attorneys fees 0.625 0.625 275.00 250.00 171.88 156.25 125.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
M. Smith regarding request for (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/01/14 CEM FBA and increase in IEE rate 0.500 0.500 275.00 250.00 137.50 125.00 100.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Hours reduced (RSM);
Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (13-14); Fee reduced
03/05/14 CEM DCPS regarding RSM 0.125 0.000 275.00 250.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondences from
Hearing Officer Massey
regarding Prehearing Conference
Review of correspondence from
counsel, L. Smalls, regarding
same
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
Hearing Officer regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/06/14 CEM Prehearing Conference 0.500 0.500 275.00 250.00 137.50 125.00 100.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Hearing Officer Massey (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/07/14 CEM regarding same 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer regarding
Prehearing Conference Notice
Preparation of correspondence Rate reduced to Laffey
regarding Prehearing Conference (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/11/14 CEM Order 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Prehearing Conference
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel
Preparation of correspondence to
Hearing Officer Massey and L.
Smalls regarding witnesses Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/12/14 CEM counsel 0.500 0.500 275.00 250.00 137.50 125.00 100.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/13/14 CEM colleagues regarding IEE rates 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of Prehearing
Conference Order
Review of correspondences from
Hearing Officer Massey
regarding same
Preparation of Motion for
Summary Judgment
Review of correspondences from
counsel, L. Smalls, regarding
evaluations and Prehearing
Conference Order
Preparation of correspondences
to Hearing Officer regarding
Prehearing Conference Order
Research regarding DC IEE
providers
Intraoffice communication with
D. Dubose regarding redacted
reports
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding evaluation, Due Rate reduced to Laffey
Process Hearing and withdrawal (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/14/14 CEM of Due Process Complaint 2.125 2.130 275.00 250.00 584.38 532.50 426.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Telephone communication with
counsel, L. Smalls, regarding
withdrawal
Telephone communication with
client regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
client regarding evaluations and
withdrawal Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/18/14 CEM Dr. Levisohn regarding IEE 0.750 0.750 275.00 250.00 206.25 187.50 150.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
client regarding withdrawal
Review of correspondence from
Dr. Levisohn regarding
evaluation
Telephone communication with
Dr. Levisohn regarding same
Preparation of Motion to
Withdraw
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/19/14 CEM regarding same 0.625 0.625 275.00 250.00 171.88 156.25 125.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
03/21/14 HBK suspension 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/21/14 CEM regarding suspension 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
03/24/14 HBK Motion to Dismiss 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Telephone communications with
counsel, L. Smalls, regarding
behavior and Due Process
Hearing
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Rate reduced to Laffey
regarding Motion to Withdraw (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/24/14 CEM Preparation of same 0.625 0.625 275.00 250.00 171.88 156.25 125.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Rate reduced to 75%
USAO; Fee reduced by
03/25/14 DD Submission of Motion 0.125 0.125 145.00 116.00 18.13 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
client regarding communication
Preparation of correspondence to
client regarding same
Telephone communications with
client regarding suspension
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Rate reduced to Laffey
regarding Permission to Evaluate (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/25/14 CEM Review of Order 1.000 1.000 275.00 250.00 275.00 250.00 200.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
counsel, L. Smalls, regarding
FBA
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Permission to Evaluate Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/26/14 CEM client regarding suspension 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
counsel, L. Smalls, regarding
suspension
Telephone communication with
client regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
client regarding Consent to (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/27/14 CEM Evaluate 0.500 0.500 275.00 250.00 137.50 125.00 100.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
03/28/14 HBK suspensions 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
03/28/14 CEM regarding suspensions 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
Dr. Levisohn regarding IEE Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/07/14 CEM Dr. Levisohn regarding same 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/08/14 CEM counsel 0.875 0.875 275.00 250.00 240.63 218.75 175.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
04/09/14 HBK behavior 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/09/14 CEM regarding behavior 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondences from Rate reduced to Laffey
counsel, L. Smalls, regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/10/14 CEM IEE and behavior incidents 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of discipline referral
forms
Telephone communication with
L. Levisohn regarding evaluation Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/11/14 CEM client 0.750 0.750 275.00 250.00 206.25 187.50 150.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of correspondence to
School District regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
04/15/14 JTN behavioral issues 0.250 0.250 240.00 240.00 60.00 60.00 48.00 11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to
Dr. Levisohn regarding IEE
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding payment for same
Preparation of correspondences Rate reduced to Laffey
to counsel, L. Smalls, regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/15/14 CEM behavior 1.375 1.375 275.00 250.00 378.13 343.75 275.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Research regarding behavior (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/20/14 CEM assessment and intervention 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Research regarding behavior (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/21/14 CEM assessment and intervention 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
04/23/14 HBK evaluation 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 86.00 11/6/14)
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Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/23/14 CEM L. Levisohn regarding same 0.250 0.250 275.00 250.00 68.75 62.50 50.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
L. Levisohn regarding IEE
Review of correspondence from
D. Topolosky regarding IEE
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
L. Levisohn and D. Topolosky (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/24/14 CEM regarding IEE 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding
observation
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding same
Telephone communication with
Dr. Topolosky regarding
psychoeducational testing
Preparation of correspondence to
Dr. Topolosky regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
Dr. Levisohn and Dr. Topolosky
regarding IEE Rate reduced to Laffey
Intraoffice communication with (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/28/14 CEM D. Dubose regarding IEE records 1.000 1.000 275.00 250.00 275.00 250.00 200.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding IEE Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
04/29/14 HBK and behavior incidents 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)
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Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding same
Review of correspondence from
D. Topolosky and Dr. Levisohn
regarding IEE and rate
Preparation of correspondence to
D. Topolosky and Dr. Levisohn
regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
D. Topolosky regarding IEE
Authorization
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding IEE and behavior
incidents
Review of correspondences from
Dr. Levisohn regarding student
information and rate Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
04/29/14 CEM Dr. Levisohn regarding same 1.125 1.125 275.00 250.00 309.38 281.25 225.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Preparation of file materials for USAO; Fee reduced by
05/01/14 DD Evaluator review 0.500 0.500 145.00 116.00 72.50 58.00 46.40 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Preparation of file materials and USAO; Fee reduced by
05/06/14 DD correspondence to Evaluators 1.000 1.000 145.00 116.00 145.00 116.00 92.80 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
A. McLaughlin regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
05/06/14 CEM observation 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding rate Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
05/07/14 HBK approval 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)
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Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding rate approval
Review of correspondence from
D. Topolosky and L. Levisohn
regarding IEE
Preparation of correspondence to
D. Topolosky and L. Levisohn
regarding same
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
A. McLaughlin regarding School (13-14); Fee reduced by
05/07/14 CEM District contact 0.625 0.625 275.00 250.00 171.88 156.25 125.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
A. McLaughlin regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
05/08/14 CEM observation 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (13-14); Fee reduced by
05/12/14 CEM regarding IEE rate 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Telephone communication with USAO; Fee reduced by
05/15/14 DD client 0.125 0.125 145.00 116.00 18.13 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
client regarding cause of action, (13-14); Fee reduced by
05/15/14 CEM evaluations and behavior 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communications with Rate reduced to Laffey
client regarding testing and (13-14); Fee reduced by
05/23/14 CEM transportation 0.500 0.500 275.00 250.00 137.50 125.00 100.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communications with Rate reduced to Laffey
client regarding transportation to (13-14); Fee reduced by
05/27/14 CEM IEE 0.875 0.875 275.00 250.00 240.63 218.75 175.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (13-14); Fee reduced by
05/28/14 CEM client regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 275.00 250.00 34.38 31.25 25.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
05/29/14 HBK evaluation 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
05/29/14 DCM evaluation issues 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 45.00 11/6/14)
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Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith and Rate reduced to Laffey
D.C. McAndrews regarding (13-14); Fee reduced by
05/29/14 CEM same 0.375 0.375 275.00 250.00 103.13 93.75 75.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Research regarding
transportation Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (13-14); Fee reduced by
05/30/14 CEM client regarding same 0.750 0.750 275.00 250.00 206.25 187.50 150.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
client
Investigate transportation
Telephone communication with
client
Preparation of correspondence to
client Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
06/02/14 CEM UPS regarding lost package 1.250 1.250 275.00 255.00 343.75 318.75 255.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation for, travel to and
attendance at client meeting
regarding transportation
Telephone communications with
A. McLaughlin regarding Hours reduced (travel);
observation Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced
06/03/14 CEM A. McLaughlin regarding same 1.375 0.875 275.00 255.00 378.13 223.13 178.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Intraoffice communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
06/09/14 CEM F. Abdul regarding IEE forms 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
06/10/14 CEM client regarding placement 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
06/11/14 HBK placement 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (14-15); Fee reduced by
06/11/14 CEM regarding placement 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding
observation Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
06/16/14 CEM A. McLaughlin 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Correspondence with client Rate reduced to 75%
regarding Dr. Levisohn USAO; Fee reduced by
06/17/14 FA evaluation forms 0.375 0.375 145.00 116.00 54.38 43.50 34.80 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Review of correspondences from
client regarding ESY,
observation and summer
transportation
Preparation of correspondences
to client regarding same
Review of correspondences from
A. McLaughlin regarding
observation
Preparation of correspondences
to A. McLaughlin regarding
same
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (14-15); Fee reduced by
06/17/14 CEM regarding IEE 1.375 1.375 275.00 255.00 378.13 350.63 280.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communications with Rate reduced to Laffey
client regarding IEE (14-15); Fee reduced by
06/18/14 CEM transportation 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Arrange transportation
Telephone communication with
client
Telephone communication with
Taxi company regarding
transportation Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
06/19/14 CEM client 1.625 1.625 275.00 255.00 446.88 414.38 331.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding IEE and observation
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
A. McLaughlin regarding (14-15); Fee reduced by
06/25/14 CEM observation 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding
observation Rates reduced to Laffey
Intraoffice communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/01/14 CEM F. Abdul regarding observation 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Telephone communication with USAO; Fee reduced by
07/02/14 FA client 0.125 0.125 145.00 116.00 18.13 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rates reduced to Laffey
F. Abdul regarding ESY (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/02/14 CEM schedule 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Telephone communication with USAO; Fee reduced by
07/03/14 FA client 0.125 0.125 145.00 116.00 18.13 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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A. McLaughlin regarding (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/03/14 CEM observation 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
client regarding placement and (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/08/14 CEM ESY 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding ESY
observation
Telephone communication with
client Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/09/14 CEM client 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 76.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of correspondence from
client Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/10/14 CEM client 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 76.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
07/11/14 HBK services 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
client regarding ESY
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding ESY
observation
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/11/14 CEM regarding services 0.500 0.500 275.00 255.00 137.50 127.50 102.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
client regarding new contact (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/15/14 CEM information 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding
observation Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/16/14 CEM A. McLaughlin regarding same 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Intraoffice communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/17/14 CEM F. Abdul regarding UPS 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
USAO; Fee reduced by
07/18/14 FA Preparation of file materials 0.125 0.125 145.00 116.00 18.13 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
client regarding new contact
information Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/21/14 CEM client regarding same 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Intraoffice communication with Rates reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/24/14 CEM regarding IEEs 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
07/31/14 CEM client regarding placement 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (14-15); Fee reduced by
08/01/14 CEM regarding residency 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
08/05/14 CEM L. Levisohn regarding evaluation 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
Dr. Levisohn regarding IEE
Preparation of correspondence to
Dr. Levisohn regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding
observation
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (14-15); Fee reduced by
08/06/14 CEM regarding enrollment 0.500 0.500 275.00 255.00 137.50 127.50 102.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (14-15); Fee reduced by
08/07/14 CEM A. McLaughlin regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding IEE
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (14-15); Fee reduced by
08/08/14 CEM regarding enrollment 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
08/26/14 HBK C. McAndrews regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)
Review of IEE Report
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (14-15); Fee reduced by
08/26/14 CEM regarding IEE 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Preparation of correspondences
to client regarding enrollment
and transportation
Review of correspondence from
client regarding same
Review of correspondence from
Dr. Levisohn regarding IEE
Preparation of correspondence to
Dr. Levisohn regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
A. McLaughlin regarding (14-15); Fee reduced by
08/27/14 CEM observation 0.750 0.750 275.00 255.00 206.25 191.25 153.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Due Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
08/28/14 HBK Process Complaint 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding
observation
Review of correspondence from
client
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Due Process
Complaint
Telephone communication with
client Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
08/28/14 CEM client 1.875 1.875 275.00 255.00 515.63 478.13 382.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding
observation
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding same Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (14-15); Fee reduced by
08/29/14 CEM client 0.500 0.500 275.00 255.00 137.50 127.50 102.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
client regarding transportation Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
09/02/14 CEM client regarding same 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 76.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding
observation
Telephone communication with
A. McLaughlin regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
A. McLaughlin regarding (14-15); Fee reduced by
09/04/14 CEM observation 0.875 0.875 275.00 255.00 240.63 223.13 178.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Review of correspondences from
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Research regarding observation
policy
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding same
Review of correspondences from
client regarding IEP Meeting and
transportation Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
09/08/14 CEM client regarding IEP Meeting 1.000 1.000 275.00 255.00 275.00 255.00 204.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Telephone communication with USAO; Fee reduced by
09/09/14 FA client regarding Releases 0.125 0.125 145.00 116.00 18.13 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
client regarding Records Release Rate reduced to 75%
Preparation of correspondence to USAO; Fee reduced by
09/10/14 FA client regarding same 0.375 0.375 145.00 116.00 54.38 43.50 34.80 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
A. McLaughlin regarding (14-15); Fee reduced by
09/16/14 CEM observation 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice Rate reduced to Laffey
communication with F. Abdul (14-15); Fee reduced by
09/19/14 CEM regarding Releases 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
Preparation of file materials USAO; Fee reduced by
09/22/14 FA regarding Release 0.125 0.125 145.00 116.00 18.13 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
09/24/14 CEM client regarding 30 Day Review 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
09/24/14 CEM client regarding 30 Day Review 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Telephone communication with
DCPS Special Education
Compliance Office regarding
observation
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
A. McLaughlin regarding (14-15); Fee reduced by
09/25/14 CEM observation 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 76.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding same
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (14-15); Fee reduced by
09/28/14 CEM regarding observation 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Fee reduced 20% (Pre-
10/01/14 HBK observation 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 43.00 11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
client
Telephone communication with
client
Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding
observation
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding same
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith (14-15); Fee reduced by
10/01/14 CEM regarding same 1.000 1.000 275.00 255.00 275.00 255.00 204.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (14-15); Fee reduced by
10/07/14 CEM L. Levisohn regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Due Process
Complaint Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
10/08/14 CEM L. Levisohn regarding IEE 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 51.00 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Review of correspondence from (14-15); Fee reduced by
10/09/14 CEM L. Levisohn regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
L. Levisohn regarding IEE Rate reduced to Laffey
Intraoffice communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
10/15/14 CEM F. Abdul regarding same 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 76.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Intraoffice communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
10/17/14 CEM F. Abdul regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Intraoffice communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
10/21/14 CEM E. Gilmore regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to 75%
USAO; Fee reduced by
10/27/14 FA Preparation of records 0.125 0.125 145.00 116.00 18.13 14.50 11.60 20% (Pre-11/6/14)
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Intraoffice communication with
F. Abdul regarding same Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of correspondence to (14-15); Fee reduced by
10/27/14 CEM D. Topolosky regarding IEE 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 76.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Rate reduced to Laffey
Telephone communication with (14-15); Fee reduced by
11/03/14 CEM client 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 25.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 85%
11/06/14 MC C. McAndrews regarding IEE 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
M. Clarke regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
11/06/14 CEM communication with client 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Review of file materials
regarding Due Process Rate reduced to Laffey
11/14/14 CEM Complaint 3.125 3.125 275.00 255.00 859.38 796.88 796.88 (14-15)
Telephone communication with
client
Preparation of Due Process
Complaint
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Due Process Rate reduced to Laffey
11/17/14 CEM Complaint 2.625 2.625 275.00 255.00 721.88 669.38 669.38 (14-15)

Preparation of Due Process
Complaint
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding same
Review of correspondence from
client regarding IEP
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
11/18/14 CEM client regarding same 0.875 0.875 275.00 255.00 240.63 223.13 223.13 (14-15)

Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
11/24/14 CEM client regarding IEP 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Review of correspondence from
client regarding conference call
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
11/25/14 CEM client regarding same 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
11/25/14 CEM counsel 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Telephone communication with
client regarding IEP
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Rate reduced to Laffey
11/26/14 CEM regarding McKinney-Vento 0.500 0.500 275.00 255.00 137.50 127.50 127.50 (14-15)
Research regarding Mckinney- Rate reduced to Laffey
12/03/14 CEM Vento Act 0.625 0.625 275.00 255.00 171.88 159.38 159.38 (14-15)
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12/04/14 CEM Complaint 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)
Review and revise Due Process
12/05/14 JTN Complaint 0.375 0.375 240.00 240.00 90.00 90.00 90.00 -
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Due Process
12/11/14 JCL Complaint 0.125 0.125 230.00 230.00 28.75 28.75 28.75 -

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Due
12/11/14 HBK Process Complaint 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Due Process Rate reduced to Laffey
12/11/14 CEM Complaint 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Preparation of Due Process Rate reduced to 85%
12/16/14 MC Complaint for filing 1.000 1.000 185.00 131.00 185.00 131.00 131.00 USAO
Preparation of Due Process Rate reduced to Laffey
12/16/14 CEM Complaint 1.375 1.375 275.00 255.00 378.13 350.63 350.63 (14-15)
Review of file materials
regarding Hearing Officer Rate reduced to Laffey
12/18/14 CEM assignment 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 63.75 (14-15)

Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer Blount and
counsel regarding Prehearing
Conference and Due Process
Hearing
Preparation of correspondence to
Hearing Officer and counsel
regarding same
Telephone communication with
E. Castillo regarding RSM Hours reduced (RSM);
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
12/19/14 CEM E. Castillo regarding RSM 0.375 0.500 275.00 255.00 103.13 127.50 127.50 (14-15)

Review of initial Order and
Notice of Prehearing Conference
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith and
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
12/22/14 CEM scheduling 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)

Review of correspondence from
E. Castillo regarding RSM
Preparation of correspondence to
E. Castillo regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and H.B. Hours reduced (RSM);
Konkler-Goldsmith regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
12/31/14 CEM regarding same 0.250 0.000 275.00 255.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 (14-15)

01/02/15 DCM Preparation for Due Process 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -
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scheduling
Telephone communication with
client
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer Blount
regarding scheduling
Preparation of correspondence to
Hearing Officer Blount
regarding same
Review of correspondence from
E. Castillo regarding same
Review of DCPS Response
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer regarding Due Rate reduced to Laffey
01/02/15 CEM Process Hearing 1.125 1.125 275.00 255.00 309.38 286.88 286.88 (14-15)
Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
01/05/15 JH regarding Due Process 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 85%
01/05/15 MC client 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, J. Hardy Rate reduced to Laffey
01/05/15 CEM regarding Prehearing Conference 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Review of correspondences from
Hearing Officer and Notices
Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington
Preparation for Due Process
01/06/15 DCM Review of records 0.625 0.625 450.00 450.00 281.25 281.25 281.25 -
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding file Rate reduced to 85%
01/06/15 JH contents 0.250 0.250 185.00 131.00 46.25 32.75 32.75 USAO
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Conference Order
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding file
Intraoffice communication with
M. Clarke regarding file
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding records
Review of correspondence from
E. Castillo regarding RSM
Preparation of correspondence to
E. Castillo regarding same
Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington,
Hearing Officer Blount and D.C.
McAndrews regarding
Prehearing Conference and Due
Process Hearing
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
residence Hours reduced (RSM);
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
01/06/15 CEM client 1.250 1.125 275.00 255.00 343.75 286.88 286.88 (14-15)

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding
01/07/15 HBK Resolution Meeting 0.125 0.000 430.00 430.00 53.75 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (RSM)

Preparation of correspondence to
E. Castillo regarding RSM
Review of correspondence from
E. Castillo regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
client
Preparation for, travel to and
attendance at RSM
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding RSM
Research regarding
01/07/15 CEM transportation 5.625 0.000 275.00 255.00 1,546.88 0.00 0.00 -

01/08/15 DCM Preparation for Due Process 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
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Review of correspondences from
colleague regarding resources
Preparation of correspondences
to colleague regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
D. Hodges regarding residence
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Due
Process Hearing
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
01/08/15 CEM L. Levisohn regarding same 1.000 1.000 275.00 255.00 275.00 255.00 255.00 (14-15)

Review of records
01/12/15 DCM Preparation for Due Process 1.750 1.750 450.00 450.00 787.50 787.50 787.50 -
Preparation for Prehearing
Conference and Due Process Rate reduced to Laffey
01/12/15 CEM Hearing 1.000 1.000 275.00 255.00 275.00 255.00 255.00 (14-15)
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 85%
01/13/15 MC client 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Review of file materials
regarding school record and
01/13/15 JH Resolution Disposition form 0.125 0.000 185.00 131.00 23.13 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (RSM)
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Review of correspondence from
D. Hodges regarding client
communication
Preparation of correspondence to
D. Hodges regarding same
Review of correspondence from
A. Anokye regarding RSM
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
same
Telephone communication with
client
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding Due
Process Hearing
Telephone communication with
Lindamood Bell regarding
evaluation
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer and counsel
regarding Prehearing Conference
Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding Due
Process Hearing
Review of correspondence from Hours reduced (RSM);
L. Levisohn regarding Due Rate reduced to Laffey
01/13/15 CEM Process Hearing 1.625 1.500 275.00 255.00 446.88 382.50 382.50 (14-15)

Review of multiple emails from
prospective witnesses
Preparation of multiple emails to
prospective witnesses
Preparation for and attendance at
Prehearing Conference
Preparation of correspondence to
Dr. Levisohn
Preparation of Motion for
Continuance
Preparation of Witness Lists
Preparation of questions for Due
01/14/15 DCM Process 2.500 2.500 450.00 450.00 1,125.00 1,125.00 1,125.00 -
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Intraoffice communications with
M. Clarke regarding
compensatory education
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Due
Process Hearing
Review of correspondence from
Dr. Levisohn regarding same
Telephone communication with
Lindamood Bell regarding
evaluation
Review of correspondence from
counsel M. Washington,
regarding RSM disposition
Preparation of Motion
Review of Prehearing
Conference Order Hours reduced (RSM);
Preparation of memorandum to Rate reduced to Laffey
01/14/15 CEM file regarding same 1.875 1.500 275.00 255.00 515.63 382.50 382.50 (14-15)

Preparation of Motion for
Continuance
Review of correspondence from
Dr. Levisohn
Preparation of correspondence to
01/15/15 DCM Dr. Levisohn 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding
Lindamood Bell testing
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 85%
01/15/15 MC client 0.250 0.250 185.00 131.00 46.25 32.75 32.75 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
Motions
Preparation of correspondence to
Hearing Officer regarding
Motion for Continuance
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer regarding same
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
01/15/15 CEM M. Clarke regarding evaluation 0.750 0.750 275.00 255.00 206.25 191.25 191.25 (14-15)

Preparation of correspondence to
School District regarding IEP
Review of correspondence from
counsel regarding transportation
Preparation of correspondence to
01/16/15 DCM counsel regarding same 0.500 0.500 450.00 450.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 -
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K. Conaboy regarding Due
Process Hearing
Preparation of correspondence to
K. Conaboy regarding same
Telephone communications with
client regarding transportation
and evaluation
Intraoffice communications with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Due
Process Hearing and behavior
Telephone communication with
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding transportation
Preparation of correspondences
to counsel regarding same
Telephone communication with
Lindamood Bell regarding
evaluation
Preparation of correspondence to
C. Sandoval regarding IEP
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
01/16/15 CEM counsel regarding transportation 2.375 2.375 275.00 255.00 653.13 605.63 605.63 (14-15)

Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
Lindamood Bell
Telephone communications with
client regarding transportation
and housing
Preparation of Motion to Correct Rate reduced to Laffey
01/19/15 CEM Prehearing Conference Order 1.250 1.250 275.00 255.00 343.75 318.75 318.75 (14-15)

Review of Hearing Officer's
Order
Preparation of Motion to Correct
Order
Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington
Preparation of correspondence to
01/20/15 DCM counsel 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -
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A. McLaughlin regarding resume
Review of correspondences from
A. McLaughlin regarding same
and Due Process Hearing
Review of correspondences from
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding continuance and
Prehearing Conference Order
Telephone communication with
client regarding transportation
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer regarding Due
Process Hearing
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
01/20/15 CEM same 1.125 1.125 275.00 255.00 309.38 286.88 286.88 (14-15)

Telephone communications with
counsel, M. Washington and C.
01/21/15 DCM McAndrews 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

Preparation of correspondence to
Hearing Officer regarding Due
Process Hearing Rate reduced to Laffey
01/21/15 CEM Review of file materials 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 63.75 (14-15)
Review of correspondence from
01/22/15 DCM Hearing Officer 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -
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client regarding transportation
and reading
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding residence
Intraoffice communications with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
resumes and transportation
Review of correspondences from
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding transportation and
records
Preparation of correspondences
to counsel regarding same
Review of correspondence from
Lindamood Bell regarding
evaluation
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer regarding Due
Process Hearing
Research regarding
transportation
Preparation of correspondence to
D. Douglas regarding Due
Process
Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding Due
Process Hearing
Preparation of correspondence to
Dr. Levisohn regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
client regarding reading Hours reduced (travel);
evaluation Rate reduced to Laffey
Preparation of Intake for (13-14); Fee reduced
01/22/15 CEM Reading Evaluation 2.750 2.500 275.00 255.00 756.25 637.50 637.50 20% (Pre-11/6/14)

Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer regarding
Motion
Preparation of correspondence to
Hearing Officer regarding same
and scheduling
Preparation of correspondence to
K. Conaboy and D. Douglas
regarding Due Process Hearing
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
01/23/15 CEM D. Douglas regarding same 0.625 0.625 275.00 255.00 171.88 159.38 159.38 (14-15)
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
01/26/15 CEM witnesses 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Review of records
01/27/15 DCM Preparation for hearing 0.750 0.750 450.00 450.00 337.50 337.50 337.50 -
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C. McAndrews regarding Due
Process Hearing
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
01/27/15 AS client regarding same 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO

Review of Order granting
continuance
Review of Prehearing
Conference Order
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin regarding Due
Process Hearing
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
witnesses
Preparation of memorandum to
D.C. McAndrews and J. Hardy
regarding same
Review of correspondence from
Dr. Levisohn regarding Due
Process Hearing
Preparation of correspondence to
Dr. Levisohn regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
D. Douglas regarding Due
Process Hearing
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
01/27/15 CEM A. Sauer regarding same 2.000 2.000 275.00 255.00 550.00 510.00 510.00 (14-15)
Intraoffice communication
regarding Due Process Hearing
01/28/15 HBK and residence 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Intraoffice communications with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith, D.C.
McAndrews and C. McAndrews
regarding Due Process Hearing Rate reduced to 75%
01/28/15 AS and residence 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication a A.
Sauer regarding Due Process
Hearing
Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding
testimony
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith, D.C.
McAndrews and A. Sauer
regarding Due Process Hearing Rate reduced to Laffey
01/28/15 CEM and residence 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)
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client regarding placement
Telephone communication with
Fairfax County Coordinated
Services Planning regarding Rate reduced to 75%
01/29/15 AS enrollment 0.625 0.625 155.00 116.00 96.88 72.50 72.50 USAO

Telephone communications with
client regarding contact
information and placement
Telephone communication with
Fairfax County Coordinated
Services Planning regarding
enrollment
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding same
Telephone communication with
D. Hodges regarding supports
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer regarding
Motions
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
01/29/15 CEM client regarding transportation 1.250 1.250 275.00 255.00 343.75 318.75 318.75 (14-15)
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding client Rate reduced to Laffey
02/03/15 CEM communication 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/04/15 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding
communication with client, Rate reduced to Laffey
02/04/15 CEM transportation 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 63.75 (14-15)
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/05/15 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Review of phone message Rate reduced to Laffey
02/05/15 CEM regarding transportation 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/06/15 AS client regarding transportation 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
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A. Sauer regarding
transportation
Review of correspondence from
A. Anokye regarding IEP
Meeting
Intraoffice communications with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
same and conference call Hours reduced (IEP);
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
02/06/15 CEM client regarding IEP Meeting 0.750 0.130 275.00 255.00 206.25 33.15 33.15 (14-15)

Review of file materials Hours reduced (RSM);
regarding Invitation to IEP and Rate reduced to 85%
02/06/15 JH Resolution Meeting 0.125 0.000 185.00 131.00 23.13 0.00 0.00 USAO

02/07/15 DCM Review of records 0.750 0.750 450.00 450.00 337.50 337.50 337.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
records and meeting
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding IEP meeting
Research regarding IEPs
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding IEP Hours reduced (IEP);
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
02/07/15 CEM counsel 1.250 0.000 275.00 255.00 343.75 0.00 0.00 (14-15)
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
02/08/15 CEM records 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/09/15 AS client 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding IEP
Meeting and residence
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding IEP Meeting
Review of correspondence from
client
Review of correspondence from
counsel Hours reduced (IEP);
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
02/09/15 CEM counsel 1.500 0.000 275.00 255.00 412.50 0.00 0.00 (14-15)

Preparation for resolution
session
Telephone communication with
client
Review of records
Review of correspondence from
02/09/15 DCM counsel, M. Washington 0.750 0.000 450.00 450.00 337.50 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (RSM)
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C. McAndrews regarding
02/10/15 HBK procedure 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Review of correspondences from
counsel, M. Washington
Review of correspondence from
client
Preparation of correspondence to
client
Preparation of correspondence to
02/10/15 DCM counsel 0.750 0.750 450.00 450.00 337.50 337.50 337.50 -
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/10/15 AS client regarding status 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
02/10/15 JH regarding Custody Order 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding records
Intraoffice communications with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
same
Telephone communication with
client regarding meetings
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Rate reduced to Laffey
02/10/15 CEM regarding procedure 0.625 0.625 275.00 255.00 171.88 159.38 159.38 (14-15)

Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel
02/11/15 DCM Correspondence with client 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding records
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Hours reduced (RSM);
same, IEP and Resolution Rate reduced to Laffey
02/11/15 CEM Meeting 0.375 0.125 275.00 255.00 103.13 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Preparation for, travel to and
attendance at Resolution
Meeting
02/12/15 DCM Review of records 10.000 0.000 450.00 450.00 4,500.00 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (RSM)
Correspondence with client
Review of records
Preparation of witness sheets for
02/13/15 DCM deposition 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
02/13/15 CEM Resolution Meeting 0.125 0.000 275.00 255.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 -
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D.C. McAndrews regarding Hours reduced (IEP);
reading, IEP Meeting and Due Rate reduced to Laffey
02/14/15 CEM Process Hearing 1.250 0.500 275.00 255.00 343.75 127.50 127.50 (14-15)
Review of correspondence from
colleague regarding homeless
services
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Hours reduced (non-
02/16/15 CEM same 0.125 0.000 275.00 255.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 compensable)
Telephone communication with
client
Telephone communication with
02/18/15 DCM N. Gregerson 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding OSSE
contacts
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
reading intervention
Review of correspondence from
colleague regarding McKinney-
Vento
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
02/18/15 CEM colleague regarding same 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)

Preparation of correspondence to
L. Levisohn
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin
Telephone communications with
client
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel, M. Washington
Review of correspondence from
counsel
Telephone communication with
02/19/15 DCM N. Gregorson 2.250 2.250 450.00 450.00 1,012.50 1,012.50 1,012.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Due Rate reduced to Laffey
02/19/15 CEM Process Hearing 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)

Review of correspondence from
N. Gregerson
Preparation of correspondence to
N. Gregerson
Review of correspondence from
L. Levisohn
Preparation of correspondence to
02/20/15 DCM L. Levisohn 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -
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02/20/15 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Review of correspondence from
N. Gregorson regarding Due
Process Hearing
Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and J. Hardy
regarding OSSE Rate reduced to Laffey
02/20/15 CEM Review of DCPS report on IEE 0.875 0.875 275.00 255.00 240.63 223.13 223.13 (14-15)
Preparation for Due Process
02/21/15 DCM Hearing 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -

Preparation for Due Process
Review of records
Preparation of Exhibits
Preparation of witness sheets
Preparation of correspondence to
02/22/15 DCM Experts 8.250 8.250 450.00 450.00 3,712.50 3,712.50 3,712.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Due Rate reduced to Laffey
02/22/15 CEM Process Hearing 0.625 0.625 275.00 255.00 171.88 159.38 159.38 (14-15)

Telephone communication with
Dr. L. Levisohn
02/23/15 DCM Preparation of witness sheets 1.375 1.375 450.00 450.00 618.75 618.75 618.75 -

Telephone communication with
L. Levisohn regarding Due
Process Hearing
Preparation of correspondence to
A. Sauer regarding Due Process
Hearing
Review of correspondence from
C. Sandoval regarding IEP
Intraoffice communication with Hours reduced (IEP);
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
02/23/15 CEM same 1.125 0.875 275.00 255.00 309.38 223.13 223.13 (14-15)

Five-Day Notice
Correspondence with D. Douglas
Correspondence with M.
Washington
Review of correspondence from
Dr. A. McLaughlin
Preparation of correspondence to
Dr. A. McLaughlin
Telephone communication with
Dr. N. Gregerson regarding
02/24/15 DCM possible testimony 3.125 3.125 450.00 450.00 1,406.25 1,406.25 1,406.25 -
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client Hearing travel
arrangements Rate reduced to 75%
02/24/15 AS Research regarding same 1.125 1.125 155.00 116.00 174.38 130.50 130.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication
regarding Due Process Exhibits
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 85%
02/24/15 JH client 0.375 0.375 185.00 131.00 69.38 49.13 49.13 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
02/24/15 CEM Hearing 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Preparation of Due Process letter
Preparation of Exhibits
Preparation of experts
Telephone communication with
L. Levisohn
Telephone communications with
D. Douglas
Telephone communication with
02/25/15 DCM A. McLaughlin 3.875 3.875 450.00 450.00 1,743.75 1,743.75 1,743.75 -

Initial Preparation of Exhibits Rate reduced to 85%
02/25/15 JH Preparation of Exhibits 1.250 1.250 185.00 131.00 231.25 163.75 163.75 USAO

Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/26/15 AS client regarding Hearing 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
transportation, Due Process
Hearing, compensatory
education and S/L
Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding transportation
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding IEP and
residence
Review of correspondence from
N. Gregorson regarding Due
Process Hearing Hours reduced (IEP);
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to Laffey
02/26/15 CEM A. McLaughlin regarding same 0.875 0.500 275.00 255.00 240.63 127.50 127.50 (14-15)
Review of School District
02/27/15 DCM Motion to Dismiss 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -

Review of Five-Day Notice
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, K. Conaboy
and Evaluators regarding Due Rate reduced to Laffey
02/27/15 CEM Process Hearing and Exhibits 0.500 0.500 275.00 255.00 137.50 127.50 127.50 (14-15)
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D.C. McAndrews regarding
exhibits
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer and D.C. McAndrews
regarding residence and Due
Process Hearing
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
03/01/15 CEM Motion 0.500 0.500 275.00 255.00 137.50 127.50 127.50 (14-15)
Preparation of Reply to Motion
03/02/15 DCM to Dismiss 0.875 0.875 450.00 450.00 393.75 393.75 393.75 -
Finalization of Due Process Rate reduced to 85%
03/02/15 JH Exhibit Books 1.000 1.000 185.00 131.00 185.00 131.00 131.00 USAO

Review of Motion to Dismiss
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
same
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding housing for
Due Process Hearing
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Due
Process Hearing
Review of file materials
regarding exhibits
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, E. Gilmore
regarding Response to Motion to Rate reduced to Laffey
03/02/15 CEM Dismiss 1.250 1.250 275.00 255.00 343.75 318.75 318.75 (14-15)

Review of correspondence from
03/03/15 DCM counsel, M. Washington 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -
Rate reduced to 85%
03/03/15 JH Correspondence with counsel 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
Motion and Disclosures
Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin regarding Due
Process Hearing
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding services and
transportation
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, E. Gilmore
and J. Hardy regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
03/03/15 CEM Disclosures 0.750 0.750 275.00 255.00 206.25 191.25 191.25 (14-15)
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Review of file
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communication regarding School
District records receipt
Telephone communication with
L. Levisohn
Research regarding Due Process
Review of correspondence from
A. McLaughlin
Preparation of correspondence to
A. McLaughlin
Preparation of correspondence to
Hearing Officer
Review of correspondence from
03/04/15 DCM Hearing Officer 2.250 2.250 450.00 450.00 1,012.50 1,012.50 1,012.50 -

Telephone communication with
OSSE Transportation regarding
location/address
Telephone communication with
client regarding housing, Rate reduced to 75%
03/04/15 AS attendance and transportation 0.750 0.750 155.00 116.00 116.25 87.00 87.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
objections, Disclosures and Due
Process Hearing
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding Disclosures,
telephone call with OSSE and
services
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, J. Hardy and
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding same
Research regarding services
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
03/04/15 CEM Disclosures 1.375 1.375 275.00 255.00 378.13 350.63 350.63 (14-15)

Review of correspondences from
A. Washington
Preparation of correspondences
to A. Washington
Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel
Review of School District
records
03/05/15 DCM Preparation for Due Process 1.375 1.375 450.00 450.00 618.75 618.75 618.75 -
Telephone communication with
client regarding assistance and Rate reduced to 75%
03/05/15 AS Hearing 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO
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Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington and
D.C. McAndrews, regarding
Disclosures
Review of correspondence from
D.C. McAndrews and A.
McLaughlin regarding Due
Process Hearing
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer and D.C. McAndrews
regarding services
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
03/05/15 CEM Exhibits 0.750 0.750 275.00 255.00 206.25 191.25 191.25 (14-15)

Telephone communication with
A. McLaughlin
Preparation of correspondence to
03/06/15 DCM Hearing Officer 1.500 1.500 450.00 450.00 675.00 675.00 675.00 -
Rate reduced to 85%
03/06/15 JH Update case status 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
03/06/15 CEM objections to disclosures 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Preparation for Due Process
Hearing
Communications with clients
Preparation of Opening
Preparation of witness sheets
Review of records
Preparation for cross-
examination
Research legal issues underlying
03/08/15 DCM claims for relief 8.500 8.500 450.00 450.00 3,825.00 3,825.00 3,825.00 -

Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
Exhibits
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to 85%
03/08/15 JH D. Douglas 0.375 0.375 185.00 131.00 69.38 49.13 49.13 USAO

Telephone communications with
client regarding Due Process
Hearing and services
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
same
Review of correspondence from
D.C. McAndrews, L. Levisohn
and D. Douglas regarding Due Rate reduced to Laffey
03/08/15 CEM Process Hearing 1.000 1.000 275.00 255.00 275.00 255.00 255.00 (14-15)
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Preparation for, travel to and
attendance at Due Process
Hearing
Preparation for second day of
03/09/15 DCM Hearing 9.500 9.500 450.00 450.00 4,275.00 4,275.00 4,275.00 -
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
resolution and Due Process Rate reduced to Laffey
03/09/15 CEM Complaint 0.500 0.500 275.00 255.00 137.50 127.50 127.50 (14-15)
Preparation for second day of
03/10/15 DCM hearing 0.750 0.750 450.00 450.00 337.50 337.50 337.50 -
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 85%
03/10/15 JH client 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
Telephone communication with
client regarding new housing and Rate reduced to 75%
03/11/15 AS transportation 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Review of correspondence from
M. Acosta regarding telephone Rate reduced to Laffey
03/11/15 CEM call with client 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Preparation for and attendance at
Due Process Hearing
03/12/15 DCM Post-hearing research 13.125 13.125 450.00 450.00 5,906.25 5,906.25 5,906.25 -
Research regarding Due Process
03/16/15 JCL issues 0.375 0.375 230.00 230.00 86.25 86.25 86.25 -

Research regarding Post-Hearing
submission
Preparation of same
Review of School District cases
03/16/15 DCM and statements regarding cases 2.250 2.250 450.00 450.00 1,012.50 1,012.50 1,012.50 -
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 85%
03/16/15 JH client 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Preparation of materials for Post- Rate reduced to 85%
03/16/15 EG Hearing submission 2.625 2.625 185.00 131.00 485.63 343.88 343.88 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding case Rate reduced to Laffey
03/16/15 CEM law support 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Review of correspondence from
OSSE
Preparation of correspondence to
OSSE
Preparation of correspondence to
03/17/15 DCM counsel, M. Washington 0.500 0.500 450.00 450.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 -
Review of correspondence from
client regarding Hearing Rate reduced to 75%
03/17/15 AS transcript 0.750 0.750 155.00 116.00 116.25 87.00 87.00 USAO
Review of correspondence from
ODR
Preparation of correspondence to
ODR
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 85%
03/17/15 JH client 0.375 0.375 185.00 131.00 69.38 49.13 49.13 USAO
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A. Sauer regarding transcript
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
03/17/15 CEM same and transportation 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)
Preparation of Hearing Rate reduced to 75%
03/18/15 AS Transcript Request 0.500 0.500 155.00 116.00 77.50 58.00 58.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding transcript
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
03/18/15 CEM transcript 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)
Review of correspondence from
client
Preparation of correspondence to
03/22/15 DCM client 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
03/24/15 CEM D.C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
03/25/15 CEM A. Sauer regarding transcript 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Review of correspondence from
ODR regarding Hearing Officer
Decision
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
03/28/15 CEM same 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 63.75 (14-15)

Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
Hearing Officer Decision
Preparation of appeal
03/30/15 DCM Preparation of fee materials 1.750 1.750 450.00 450.00 787.50 787.50 787.50 -

Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
03/30/15 JH regarding Due Process transcript 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Review of Hearing Officer
Decision
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
same
Review of correspondences from
S. Cogdell regarding transcript
and Hearing Officer Decision
Preparation of correspondences Rate reduced to Laffey
03/30/15 CEM to S. Cogdell regarding same 1.625 1.625 275.00 255.00 446.88 414.38 414.38 (14-15)

Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
03/31/15 JH regarding IEP Amendment Form 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

04/01/15 HBK Review Due Process decision 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -
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Telephone communication with
client
Preparation of correspondence to
client
04/01/15 DCM Preparation of Appeal materials 0.625 0.625 450.00 450.00 281.25 281.25 281.25 -
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
Decision
Review of same
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding conference
04/02/15 MEG call 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
Hearing Officer Decision
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding intraoffice
meeting
Intraoffice communication with Hours reduced (IEP);
A. Sauer regarding IEP Rate reduced to Laffey
04/02/15 CEM Amendment 0.375 0.250 275.00 255.00 103.13 63.75 63.75 (14-15)
Review IEP/ESY request
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
04/03/15 DCM response 0.250 0.000 450.00 450.00 112.50 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
Intraoffice communication with Hours reduced (IEP);
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
04/03/15 CEM Amendment 0.250 0.000 275.00 255.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 (14-15)
Telephone communication with
04/06/15 DCM client 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Intraoffice communication with Hours reduced (IEP);
D.C. McAndrews regarding IEP Rate reduced to Laffey
04/06/15 CEM Amendment 0.125 0.000 275.00 255.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 (14-15)
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding Due
04/07/15 HBK Process Decision 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -
Review of Decision
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and H.B.
Konkler-Goldsmith regarding
04/07/15 MEG same 0.750 0.750 430.00 430.00 322.50 322.50 322.50 -

04/07/15 DCM Preparation of appeal materials 0.625 0.625 450.00 450.00 281.25 281.25 281.25 -
Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
04/07/15 JH regarding Complaint 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, H.B. Konkler-
Goldsmith and M. Gehring Rate reduced to Laffey
04/07/15 CEM regarding appeal 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)

Review of correspondence from
S. Cogdell regarding
compensatory education
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to Laffey
04/13/15 CEM S. Cogdell regarding same 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
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Review of file regarding Rate reduced to 75%
04/21/15 AS transcript 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding case Rate reduced to Laffey
04/22/15 CEM law 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Research regarding recent cases
04/22/15 DCM regarding specificity in IEP 0.125 0.000 450.00 450.00 56.25 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
Rate reduced to 85%
04/25/15 JH Deadlines 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Review of correspondence from
S. Cogdell, K. Conaboy and D.C.
McAndrews
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
Hearing Officer Decision Rate reduced to Laffey
04/28/15 CEM implementation 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)
Review of file, Note
05/04/15 MEG Review of documents 0.500 0.500 430.00 430.00 215.00 215.00 215.00 -

05/05/15 DCM Preparation of appeal papers 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
05/05/15 AS client regarding services 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
05/05/15 JH regarding emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and J. Hardy
regarding negotiations,
compensatory education and fees
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding
communication with client and Rate reduced to Laffey
05/05/15 CEM compensatory education 1.000 1.000 275.00 255.00 275.00 255.00 255.00 (14-15)
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
compensatory education
05/06/15 DCM programs 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews, J. Hardy, and
D.C. McAndrews regarding Rate reduced to 75%
05/06/15 AS billing 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
compensatory education and
costs
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer, E. Gilmore and D.C.
McAndrews regarding
compensatory education and Rate reduced to Laffey
05/06/15 CEM reimbursement 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)
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05/07/15 AS services 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
05/07/15 CEM compensatory education 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and H.B. Rate reduced to 75%
05/08/15 AS Konkler-Goldsmith 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding
compensatory education
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith and A.
Sauer regarding Due Process Rate reduced to Laffey
05/08/15 CEM Hearing 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 63.75 (14-15)
Preparation of Complaint
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
05/11/15 MEG same 10.250 10.250 430.00 430.00 4,407.50 4,407.50 4,407.50 -
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
05/11/15 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Preparation of N.T. binders
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to 75%
05/11/15 EB counsel 0.500 0.500 155.00 116.00 77.50 58.00 58.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding program and
compensatory education
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
05/11/15 CEM M. Gehring regarding Complaint 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 63.75 (14-15)
Review of correspondence from
S. Cogdell regarding Rate reduced to Laffey
05/14/15 CEM implementation 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Telephone communication with
client regarding compensatory Rate reduced to Laffey
05/17/15 CEM education 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
contact with client
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding same
Telephone communication with
client regarding compensatory Rate reduced to Laffey
05/18/15 CEM education 0.375 0.375 275.00 255.00 103.13 95.63 95.63 (14-15)
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
05/19/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A.Sauer regarding compensatory Rate reduced to Laffey
05/19/15 CEM education and programming 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding
Complaint
05/20/15 MEG Update case status 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -
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05/20/15 DCM Complaint 0.500 0.500 450.00 450.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 -

Intraoffice communication with
E. Bissell regarding Complaint
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and D.C.
05/21/15 MEG McAndrews regarding status 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
contacts for School District
implementation
Preparation of Federal Court
05/21/15 DCM Complaint 1.000 1.000 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 -
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to 75%
05/21/15 AS client 0.500 0.500 155.00 116.00 77.50 58.00 58.00 USAO
Rate reduced to 75%
05/21/15 EB Review and revise Complaint 0.750 0.750 155.00 116.00 116.25 87.00 87.00 USAO
Rate reduced to 85%
05/21/15 JH Review of email 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Preparation of correspondences
to S. Cogdell regarding
compensatory education
Preparation of correspondence to
client regarding contact
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
Complaint, Hearing Officer
Decision implementation and Rate reduced to Laffey
05/21/15 CEM appeal 0.625 0.625 275.00 255.00 171.88 159.38 159.38 (14-15)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews, D.C. Rate reduced to 75%
05/22/15 AS McAndrews and J. Hardy 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO
Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
05/23/15 JH regarding deadlines 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Update case status
Intraoffice communication with
05/27/15 MEG C. McAndrews regarding status 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
05/27/15 CEM M. Gehring regarding Complaint 0.125 0.125 275.00 255.00 34.38 31.88 31.88 (14-15)
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy and C. McAndrews
regarding status
05/28/15 MEG Update case status 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -

05/28/15 DCM Preparation of Complaint 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -

Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to Laffey
05/28/15 CEM J. Hardy regarding appeal 0.250 0.250 275.00 255.00 68.75 63.75 63.75 (14-15)

05/29/15 MEG Review and revise Complaint 0.625 0.625 430.00 430.00 268.75 268.75 268.75 -
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Preparation of CV for D.C. Rate reduced to 75%
06/02/15 EB McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Preparation of fee materials
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding
06/03/15 CEM communication with client 0.500 0.500 275.00 275.00 137.50 137.50 137.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and D.C.
06/03/15 MEG McAndrews regarding status 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -
Review of correspondence from
S. Cogdell regarding
compensatory education
Review of file materials
regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
06/05/15 CEM expert 0.375 0.375 275.00 275.00 103.13 103.13 103.13 -
Telephone communication with
06/05/15 DCM counsel, V. Porter 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and A. Sauer
regarding Hearing Officer
Decision implementation
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
06/08/15 CEM communication with client 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -

Intraoffice communication with
06/09/15 MEG J. Hardy regarding filing 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Preparation of Complaint
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
06/09/15 DCM communication regarding same 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews, D.C. Rate reduced to 75%
06/09/15 AS McAndrews and J. Hardy 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Preparation of Complaint
documents Rate reduced to 85%
06/09/15 JH Finalize Complaint 1.000 1.000 185.00 131.00 185.00 131.00 131.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication
regarding Federal Complaint
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding Summons
and Judge
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and J. Hardy
06/10/15 CEM regarding Complaint 0.625 0.625 275.00 275.00 171.88 171.88 171.88 -
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Preparation of materials to
06/10/15 DCM accompany Complaint 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews, D.C. Rate reduced to 75%
06/10/15 AS McAndrews and J. Hardy 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Telephone communication with
R. Dawson, District Court
Federal District Court
Finalize Notice
Preparation of Certificate of
Service Rate reduced to 85%
06/10/15 JH Intraoffice communication 0.500 0.500 185.00 131.00 92.50 65.50 65.50 USAO
Review of correspondence from
J. Michney regarding
06/12/15 CEM compensatory education 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
compensatory education
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and J. Hardy
regarding negotiations and
06/14/15 CEM Complaint 0.375 0.375 275.00 275.00 103.13 103.13 103.13 -

Intraoffice communication with
06/15/15 CEM J. Hardy regarding Complaint 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

Intraoffice communication with
06/15/15 MEG J. Hardy regarding service 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Review of file materials
regarding Complaint
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to 85%
06/15/15 JH counsel, L. George 0.375 0.375 185.00 131.00 69.38 49.13 49.13 USAO

Review of Complaint
Preparation of correspondence to
J. Michney regarding
06/16/15 CEM compensatory education 0.500 0.500 275.00 275.00 137.50 137.50 137.50 -
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
06/18/15 CEM resolution 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

Telephone communications with
counsel, L. George
Preparation of correspondence to
06/18/15 DCM counsel, A. Crawford 0.625 0.625 450.00 450.00 281.25 281.25 281.25 -
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
06/18/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Research regarding
06/19/15 DCM compensatory education 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
06/20/15 CEM resolution 0.250 0.000 275.00 275.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (RSM)
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06/30/15 CEM compensatory education 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
06/30/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
07/01/15 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
07/02/15 CEM J. Hardy regarding transcript 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
07/02/15 MEG Update case status 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Review of correspondence from
A. Crawford regarding
reimbursement
Intraoffice communication with
07/06/15 CEM E. Gilmore regarding same 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
07/06/15 DCM implementation issues 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

Preparation of correspondence to
A. Crawford regarding
reimbursement
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
07/07/15 CEM same 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
07/08/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Preparation of correspondence to
counsel, A. Crawford, regarding
IEE reimbursement and global
07/15/15 DCM settlement 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -
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A. Crawford regarding
reimbursement
Review of correspondence from
L. Levisohn regarding invoice
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
same
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding service
Review of correspondence from
A. Crawford, D.C. McAndrews,
and E. Gilmore regarding
reimbursement
Review of correspondence from
D.C. McAndrews and A.
Crawford regarding
reimbursesment
Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington
regarding settlement
Review of correspondence from
D.C. McAndrews regarding
07/16/15 CEM invoice 0.750 0.750 275.00 275.00 206.25 206.25 206.25 -
Review of correspondence from
counsel, A. Crawford
Preparation of correspondence to
07/16/15 DCM counsel 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
service
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel
Preparation of services Rate reduced to 85%
07/16/15 JH documents 1.375 1.375 185.00 131.00 254.38 180.13 180.13 USAO
Review of correspondence from
counsel, L. George, regarding
service
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
07/27/15 CEM same 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
Review of correspondence from
counsel
Review of email regarding
07/27/15 MEG service 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -
Review of correspondence from
counsel, L. George regarding
07/29/15 DCM service 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
07/30/15 CEM service 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
Review of memorandum
08/03/15 CEM regarding service of process 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
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D.C. McAndrews regarding
service of process
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding call with
08/05/15 CEM client 0.375 0.375 275.00 275.00 103.13 103.13 103.13 -
Review of correspondence from
counsel, L. Gease
Research regarding service of
08/05/15 DCM process 0.500 0.500 450.00 450.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 -
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
08/05/15 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
08/06/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding
08/07/15 CEM communication with client 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
08/07/15 DCM service and settlement 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Hearing Officer
Decision
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy, D.C. McAndrews and
M. Gehring regarding service of
08/10/15 CEM process 0.500 0.500 275.00 275.00 137.50 137.50 137.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding
08/10/15 HBK Hearing Officer Decision 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and J. Hardy
regarding service
08/10/15 MEG Research regarding same 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -
Research
Preparation of documents for
08/10/15 DCM personal services 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews, J. Hardy and M. Rate reduced to 75%
08/10/15 AS Gehring 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
service
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to 85%
08/10/15 JH client 0.375 0.375 185.00 131.00 69.38 49.13 49.13 USAO
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D.C. McAndrews and J. Hardy
regarding service of process
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding same
Review of correspondence to
08/11/15 CEM process server 0.500 0.500 275.00 275.00 137.50 137.50 137.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy and D.C. McAndrews
08/11/15 MEG regarding service 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
08/11/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Review of file materials
regarding service Rate reduced to 85%
08/11/15 JH Preparation of email 0.250 0.250 185.00 131.00 46.25 32.75 32.75 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding
08/18/15 CEM reimbursement 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

Intraoffice communication with
08/20/15 CEM J. Hardy regarding service 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -

Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding status
08/20/15 MEG Research 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
08/20/15 DCM service of process 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
08/23/15 JH regarding deadlines 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
08/24/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Review of file materials
regarding service of process
Intraoffice communication with
08/25/15 CEM A. Sauer regarding service 0.375 0.375 275.00 275.00 103.13 103.13 103.13 -

Preparation of correspondence to
Office of Attorney General
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
08/25/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.500 0.500 155.00 116.00 77.50 58.00 58.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
negotiation
Intraoffice communication with
08/28/15 CEM J. Hardy regarding service 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -

Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
settlement, service of Complaint
08/28/15 DCM and implementation 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
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Answer and resolution
Review of correspondence from
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Review of email from Court
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding Answer
Review of documents for call
with Court
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding conference
call
Telephone communication with
counsel
Conference call with Court
Review of correspondence from
counsel
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10/02/15 MEG counsel 1.625 1.625 430.00 430.00 698.75 698.75 698.75 -

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settlement issues
10/02/15 DCM Review Answer of Defendant 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
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Chambers
Review of emails regarding Rate reduced to 85%
10/02/15 JH conference call 0.250 0.250 185.00 131.00 46.25 32.75 32.75 USAO
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10/05/15 JH regarding deadlines 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
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10/09/15 CEM Answer 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
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Review of Answer
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regarding Motion for Leave to
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10/20/15 JH Complaint 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
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10/21/15 CEM Answer 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

Review of Defendant's Motion to
10/21/15 DCM File Amended Pleadings 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

Preparation of correspondence to
DCPS regarding Compliance
Case Manager
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A. Anokye regarding conference
call
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materials/Intraoffice
10/22/15 DCM communication regarding status 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -

Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith, A.
Sauer regarding negotiations
Telephone communication with
10/23/15 CEM A. Anokye regarding resolution 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and A. Sauer
10/23/15 HBK regarding negotiations 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and H.B. Rate reduced to 75%
10/23/15 AS Konkler-Goldsmith 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

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10/24/15 CEM A. Anokye regarding resolution 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
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A. Anokye regarding conference
10/26/15 CEM call 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
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10/26/15 DCM limitations 0.500 0.500 450.00 450.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 -

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11/02/15 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Telephone communication with
11/03/15 CEM A. Anokye regarding resolution 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews
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11/03/15 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

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A. Anokye regarding settlement
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Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews
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counsel, M. Washington,
regarding resolution
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C. McAndrews
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11/05/15 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Telephone communication with
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11/06/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
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11/10/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
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11/13/15 DCM implementation issues 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
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Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
11/16/15 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding behavior
meeting
Preparation of correspondence to Hours reduced (non-
11/16/15 CEM client regarding same 0.375 0.000 275.00 275.00 103.13 0.00 0.00 compensable)
Review of behavior reports
11/17/15 DCM Preparation for meeting 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Intraoffice communication with
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11/17/15 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

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A. Sauer regarding behavior
meeting
Review of correspondences from
client regarding discipline and
meeting
Review of file materials
regarding behavior
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
meeting
Preparation of correspondence to
client regarding same
Travel to and attendance at MDT Hours reduced (non-
11/17/15 CEM Meeting 3.500 0.000 275.00 275.00 962.50 0.00 0.00 compensable)
11/18/15 MEG Review of Court Order 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -

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11/18/15 JH regarding Administrative Record 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
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11/19/15 CEM colleague regarding same 0.375 0.000 275.00 275.00 103.13 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)

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11/24/15 HBK status 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
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11/30/15 CEM appeal 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

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12/14/15 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
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12/14/15 CEM A. Sauer regarding IEE 0.375 0.125 275.00 275.00 103.13 34.38 34.38 Hours reduced (IEE)

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12/15/15 CEM compensatory education 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
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12/15/15 DCM settlement 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

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same
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settlement
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counsel
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12/18/15 MEG J. Hardy regarding status 0.625 0.625 430.00 430.00 268.75 268.75 268.75 -

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12/21/15 MEG Preparation of records 1.375 1.375 430.00 430.00 591.25 591.25 591.25 -
Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
12/26/15 JH regarding deadline 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

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A. Allen-King regarding
settlement
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Preparation of Motion for
Judgment
Review of transcripts
01/03/16 MEG Review of Exhibits 6.875 6.875 430.00 430.00 2,956.25 2,956.25 2,956.25 -

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M. Gehring regarding brief
01/04/16 CEM Review of Motion for Extension 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -

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D.C. McAndrews regarding
status
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding same
and Motion
Correspondence with counsel, A.
Finkhousen
Preparation of Extension Motion
papers
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel
Preparation of Motion for
Judgment
Intraoffice communication with
01/04/16 MEG J. Hardy regarding filing 8.625 8.625 430.00 430.00 3,708.75 3,708.75 3,708.75 -
Preparation of Motion on
01/04/16 DCM Administrative Record 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -

Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
Motion for Extension
Preparation of Certificate of
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Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to 85%
01/04/16 JH Judge Huvelle 0.625 0.625 185.00 131.00 115.63 81.88 81.88 USAO
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Telephone communication with
counsel, A. Allen-King,
regarding resolution
Review of file materials
01/06/16 CEM regarding same 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -
Preparation of Motion for
01/06/16 MEG Judgment 7.750 7.750 430.00 430.00 3,332.50 3,332.50 3,332.50 -
Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
01/06/16 JH regarding deadlines 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
Preparation of correspondence to
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01/07/16 MEG Update case status 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
Review of correspondence from
01/08/16 DCM client 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -

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reimbursement
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to A. McLaughlin regarding
same
Intraoffice communication with
E. Gilmore regarding
reimbursement
Telephone communication with
A. Anokye regarding
compensatory education
Preparation of correspondence to
A. Anokye regarding same
Telephone communication with
client regarding settlement and
IEP Meeting
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, M. Gehring
and H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding settlement
Review of correspondence from
counsel, M. Washington,
regarding settlement
Preparation of correspondence to
01/13/16 CEM counsel regarding same 1.125 1.125 275.00 275.00 309.38 309.38 309.38 -
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01/13/16 MEG Judgment 2.125 2.125 430.00 430.00 913.75 913.75 913.75 -
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01/14/16 CEM counsel regarding same 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

Preparation of Motion for
Judgment
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implementation and
01/14/16 DCM compensatory education 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -
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Review of correspondence from
A. Allen-King regarding
settlement
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D.C. McAndrews and M.
01/15/16 CEM Gehring regarding same 0.375 0.375 275.00 275.00 103.13 103.13 103.13 -

Preparation of Motion for
Judgment
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01/15/16 MEG McAndrews regarding status 2.250 2.250 430.00 430.00 967.50 967.50 967.50 -
Rate reduced to 85%
01/15/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

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counsel, A. Allen-King
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materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
01/16/16 DCM settlement 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -

Preparation of Motion for
Judgment
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, H.B. Konkler-
Goldsmith, C. McAndrews and
01/17/16 MEG M. Connolly regarding Brief 6.250 6.250 430.00 430.00 2,687.50 2,687.50 2,687.50 -
Intraoffice communication with
M. Gehring and D.C.
McAndrews regarding
01/18/16 CEM Memorandum of Law 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
01/18/16 MEG Brief 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -
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Support of Motion for Summary
01/18/16 MJC Judgment 1.500 1.500 430.00 430.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 -
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Rate reduced to 85%
01/18/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
01/19/16 CEM M. Gehring regarding case law 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -
Additional research
Review and revise Motion for
01/19/16 MEG Judgment 6.750 6.750 430.00 430.00 2,902.50 2,902.50 2,902.50 -
Preparation of Memorandum of
01/19/16 DCM Law 0.500 0.500 450.00 450.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 -

01/20/16 CEM Review and revise Memorandum 1.000 1.000 275.00 275.00 275.00 275.00 275.00 -
Preparation of Motion for
01/20/16 MEG Judgment 7.000 7.000 430.00 430.00 3,010.00 3,010.00 3,010.00 -
01/21/16 CEM Review and revise Brief 1.375 1.375 275.00 275.00 378.13 378.13 378.13 -

Preparation of Motion for
Judgment
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding status
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
Brief
Intraoffice communication with
01/21/16 MEG A. Butler regarding tables 5.750 5.750 430.00 430.00 2,472.50 2,472.50 2,472.50 -

01/21/16 DCM Preparation of memorandum 1.375 1.375 450.00 450.00 618.75 618.75 618.75 -
Rate reduced to 75%
01/21/16 AB Preparation of exhibits 1.000 1.000 155.00 116.00 155.00 116.00 116.00 USAO

Preparation of Motion papers
File same
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
01/22/16 MEG Motion papers 5.750 5.750 430.00 430.00 2,472.50 2,472.50 2,472.50 -
Preparation of Memorandum of
01/22/16 DCM Law 1.500 1.500 450.00 450.00 675.00 675.00 675.00 -

Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
Motion for Summary Judgment
Preparation of correspondence to
Judge Huvelle
Preparation of Certificate of
Service
Finalize Motion Rate reduced to 85%
01/22/16 JH Review of Exhibits 1.125 1.125 185.00 131.00 208.13 147.38 147.38 USAO
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D.C. McAndrews regarding
01/25/16 CEM appeal 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

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H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
01/27/16 CEM regarding settlement 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
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Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith Rate reduced to 75%
01/27/16 AS regarding settlement 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
01/28/16 HBK settlement issues 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Intraoffice communication
regarding Case Status - Motion
01/28/16 MJC filed, awaiting response 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
01/28/16 DCM settlement issues 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding Rate reduced to 85%
01/28/16 JH settlement issues 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Intraoffice communication Rate reduced to 75%
01/29/16 AB regarding Motion and Response 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO
Rate reduced to 85%
01/29/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Review of file materials
regarding evaluations and IEP
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
01/29/16 CEM same and IEP Meeting 3.875 0.000 275.00 275.00 1,065.63 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and C.
01/29/16 MEG McAndrews regarding IEP 0.125 0.000 430.00 430.00 53.75 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
Review of file materials
regarding IEP Meeting
Telephone communication with
01/31/16 CEM client regarding same 0.250 0.000 275.00 275.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/01/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Telephone communication with
client
Preparation of notes to file
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Due Process Hearing
Intraoffice communication with
02/01/16 CEM A. Sauer regarding IEP Meeting 0.875 0.500 275.00 275.00 240.63 137.50 137.50 Hours reduced (IEP)
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Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/02/16 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
02/02/16 CEM A. Sauer regarding IEP Meeting 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/04/16 AS client regarding conference call 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Telephone communications with
client regarding IEP Meeting
Intraoffice communication with
M. Acosta and A. Sauer
regarding conference call
Telephone communication with
counsel, A. Finkhousen,
02/04/16 CEM regarding settlement 0.625 0.500 275.00 275.00 171.88 137.50 137.50 Hours reduced (IEP)
Review of file materials
02/05/16 CEM regarding IEP Meeting 0.500 0.000 275.00 275.00 137.50 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)

Preparation of correspondence to
client regarding meeting
Review of correspondence from
client regarding same
Telephone communication with
client regarding meeting
Travel to and attendance at client
02/06/16 CEM meeting regarding IEP 1.750 0.000 275.00 275.00 481.25 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/08/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding IEP Meeting
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding IEP
02/08/16 CEM Meeting 0.750 0.000 275.00 275.00 206.25 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/09/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
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settlement
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding IEP meeting
Telephone communication with
02/09/16 CEM counsel 0.625 0.500 275.00 275.00 171.88 137.50 137.50 Hours reduced (IEP)
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
02/11/16 DCM settlement 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/11/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding IEP Meeting,
02/11/16 CEM exclusion, IEP and field trip 0.500 0.000 275.00 275.00 137.50 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)

Review of correspondences from
counsel, A. Finkhousen,
regarding settlement
Preparation of correspondences
to counsel regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
settlement
Telephone communications with
02/12/16 CEM counsel regarding same 0.750 0.750 275.00 275.00 206.25 206.25 206.25 -

Review of correspondences from
counsel, A. Finkhousen
Intraoffice communication with
02/12/16 MEG C. McAndrews regarding same 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -

Review of multiple emails of A.
Finkhousen, C. McAndrews
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
02/12/16 DCM settlement 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -
Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
02/15/16 JH regarding deadlines 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
Telephone communication with
client regarding IEP Hours reduced (IEP);
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/17/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 USAO
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and field trip
Review of correspondence from
colleague regarding negotiations
Preparation of correspondence to
colleague regarding same
Research regarding placement
Telephone communication with Hours reduced (non-
02/17/16 CEM regarding mental health 0.875 0.125 275.00 275.00 240.63 34.38 34.38 compensable)

Telephone communications with
client regarding mental health Hours reduced (non-
02/18/16 CEM and residence 0.500 0.000 275.00 275.00 137.50 0.00 0.00 compensable)

Review of correspondence from
counsel, A. Finkhousen
Review of correspondence to
counsel
02/19/16 MEG Update case status 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -

Review of correspondence from
counsel, A. Finkhousen
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
02/19/16 DCM settlement 0.500 0.500 450.00 450.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 -

Review of correspondences from
counsel, A. Finkhousen,
regarding settlement
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
same
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel regarding settlement
Preparation of correspondence to
N. Gregorson regarding
compensatory education
Review of correspondence from
N. Gregorson regarding same
Telephone communication with
02/19/16 CEM client regarding IEP Meeting 1.125 1.000 275.00 275.00 309.38 275.00 275.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
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compensatory education
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
same
Telephone communication with
client regarding compensatory
education
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel, A. Finkhousen,
regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding evaluation
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
02/22/16 CEM educational needs 0.750 0.750 275.00 275.00 206.25 206.25 206.25 -
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
02/22/16 DCM settlement 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/22/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
02/23/16 CEM A. Sauer regarding IEP 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding IEP Meeting
02/24/16 CEM and IEP 0.250 0.000 275.00 275.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
Review Brief of DCPS regarding
Judgment on Administrative
Record
02/24/16 DCM Review IEP or ER 1.000 0.750 450.00 450.00 450.00 337.50 337.50 Hours reduced (IEP)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews Hours reduced (IEP);
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/24/16 AS client 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 USAO

02/26/16 MEG Preparation of Response Brief 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -

02/27/16 MEG Preparation of Response Brief 1.500 1.500 430.00 430.00 645.00 645.00 645.00 -

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding IEP
Intraoffice communication with
02/27/16 CEM J. Hardy regarding alerts 0.250 0.000 275.00 275.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)

02/29/16 MEG Preparation of Response Brief 6.750 6.750 430.00 430.00 2,902.50 2,902.50 2,902.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding settlement
Review of correspondence from
client
Intraoffice communication with
02/29/16 CEM A. Sauer regarding records 0.375 0.250 275.00 275.00 103.13 68.75 68.75 Hours reduced (IEP)
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Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
02/29/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 USAO

Preparation of Response Brief
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, M. Connolly,
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith and C.
McAndrews regarding Brief
Intraoffice communication with
03/01/16 MEG A. Butler regarding Brief 7.625 7.625 430.00 430.00 3,278.75 3,278.75 3,278.75 -

Telephone communication with
client regarding IEP Hours reduced (IEP);
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
03/01/16 AS C. McAndrews regarding same 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding status
Review of correspondence from
03/02/16 MEG counsel, A. Finkhousen 0.500 0.500 430.00 430.00 215.00 215.00 215.00 -
03/02/16 MJC Review and revise Response 1.375 1.375 430.00 430.00 591.25 591.25 591.25 -

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding IEP Meeting
and IEP
Telephone communication with
client regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
M. Gehring regarding settlement
Review of correspondence from
counsel, A. Finkhousen,
regarding compensatory
03/02/16 CEM education 0.875 0.375 275.00 275.00 240.63 103.13 103.13 Hours reduced (IEP)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews Hours reduced (IEP);
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
03/02/16 AS client regarding IEP 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 USAO

Preparation of Response Brief
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and D.C.
McAndrews regarding
compensatory education and
03/03/16 MEG cases 9.000 9.000 430.00 430.00 3,870.00 3,870.00 3,870.00 -

Telephone communication with
client regarding evaluation Hours reduced
Intraoffice communication with (Evaluation); Rate
03/03/16 AS C. McAndrews regarding same 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 reduced to 75% USAO
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M. Gehring regarding settlement
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and M.
Gehring regarding appeal and
IEE
Review of file materials
regarding Reply Brief
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding Lindamood
Bell and evaluation
Review and revise Brief
Review of case law regarding
Brief
Research regarding Lindamood
Bell
Telephone communication with
N. Gregorson resolution same
Telephone communication with
03/03/16 CEM H. Cohen regarding IEE 4.625 3.500 275.00 275.00 1,271.88 962.50 962.50 Hours reduced (IEE)

Preparation of Response Brief
03/03/16 DCM Review of IEP and IEE 1.750 1.380 450.00 450.00 787.50 621.00 621.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
Review of final response to
03/04/16 MJC Motion for Judgment 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -

Preparation of Response Brief
Preparation of materials for
03/04/16 DCM Evaluator 0.750 0.750 450.00 450.00 337.50 337.50 337.50 -

Review of emails
Intraoffice communication
regarding Plaintiffs' Opposition
Preparation of Certificate of
Service
Preparation of correspondence to
Judge Huvelle
Finalize Plaintiffs' Opposition
Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
03/04/16 JH regarding same 1.250 1.250 185.00 131.00 231.25 163.75 163.75 USAO
Review and revise Brief
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
03/04/16 CEM same and IEE 1.500 1.375 275.00 275.00 412.50 378.13 378.13 Hours reduced (IEE)
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Intraoffice communication with
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Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
03/04/16 MEG Brief 8.375 8.000 430.00 430.00 3,601.25 3,440.00 3,440.00 Hours reduced (IEP)

Intraoffice communication with Hours reduced
03/07/16 CEM A. Sauer regarding evaluation 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 (Evaluation)

Telephone communication with
client regarding evaluation Hours reduced
Intraoffice communication with (Evaluation); Rate
03/07/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 reduced to 75% USAO
Review of C. McAndrews email
03/08/16 MEG to A. Finkhousen 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding
evaluation Hours reduced
Telephone communication with (Evaluation); Rate
03/08/16 AS client 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 reduced to 75% USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding settlement
Telephone communications with
client regarding paperwork, IEP
and evaluation
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel, A. Finkhousen,
regarding settlement and
03/08/16 CEM compensatory education 1.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 309.38 34.38 34.38 Hours reduced (IEP)

Review of correspondence from
counsel, A. Finkhousen,
03/09/16 DCM regarding settlement 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -
Intraoffice communication with Hours reduced (IEP);
C. McAndrews regarding IEP Rate reduced to 75%
03/09/16 AS and FBA 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 USAO

Telephone communication with
client regarding meeting
Meeting with client regarding
IEP, evaluations, exclusions and
placement
Preparation of correspondence to
H. Cohen regarding IEE
Review of correspondence from
Hearing Officer H. Cohen
03/09/16 CEM regarding same 4.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 1,134.38 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
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03/10/16 CEM medical referral 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 compensable)

Telephone communication with
client regarding evaluation Hours reduced
Intraoffice communication with (Evaluation); Rate
03/14/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 reduced to 75% USAO

Intraoffice communication with
03/15/16 MEG J. Hardy regarding Brief 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Review of file materials
regarding Summary Judgment
Motion and Department of Rate reduced to 85%
03/15/16 JH Revenue check 0.250 0.250 185.00 131.00 46.25 32.75 32.75 USAO

Review of correspondence from
N. Gregorson regarding
evaluation
Preparation of correspondence to
N. Gregorson regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding evaluation
Review of correspondence from
Lindamood Bell regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Hours reduced
03/15/16 CEM Complaint 0.750 0.130 275.00 275.00 206.25 35.75 35.75 (Evaluation)
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
03/16/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding evaluation
and records
Review of correspondence from
Lindamood Bell regarding
evaluation
Review of correspondence from
client regarding behavior and Hours reduced
03/16/16 CEM speech services 0.500 0.000 275.00 275.00 137.50 0.00 0.00 (Evaluation)

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding evaluation
Research regarding
transportation and discipline
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding Defendant's
03/17/16 CEM Opposition Brief 0.375 0.375 275.00 275.00 103.13 103.13 103.13 -
03/17/16 MEG Review of Reply Brief 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -

Review of file materials Rate reduced to 85%
03/17/16 JH regarding School District's Reply 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
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Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
03/17/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 USAO
Research regarding cases for
possible Reply Brief Order Oral
03/18/16 DCM Argument 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -
Review of correspondence from
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
03/18/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding evaluation
and behavior
Review of file materials
regarding transportation and Hours reduced
03/18/16 CEM discipline 0.500 0.000 275.00 275.00 137.50 0.00 0.00 (Evaluation)
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding behavior and Hours reduced
03/21/16 CEM evaluation 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 (Evaluation)

Telephone communication with
client regarding evaluation Hours reduced
Intraoffice communication with (Evaluation); Rate
03/21/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 reduced to 75% USAO

Intraoffice communication with Hours reduced
03/22/16 CEM A. Sauer regarding evaluation 0.250 0.000 275.00 275.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 (Evaluation)

Telephone communication with
client regarding evaluation Hours reduced
Intraoffice communication with (Evaluation); Rate
03/22/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 reduced to 75% USAO
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Oral
03/23/16 MEG Argument 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Review of School District Reply
Memorandum
Research, preparation for
possible oral argument
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materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding use of
03/23/16 DCM compensatory education 0.625 0.625 450.00 450.00 281.25 281.25 281.25 -

Telephone communication with
client regarding evaluation Hours reduced
Intraoffice communication with (Evaluation); Rate
03/23/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 reduced to 75% USAO
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Intraoffice communication with
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Review of correspondence from
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Preparation of correspondence to
H. Cohen regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and M.
Gehring regarding Oral
Argument and evaluation
Research regarding appeal
Review of correspondence from
03/23/16 CEM client regarding evaluation 2.000 0.130 275.00 275.00 550.00 35.75 35.75 Hours reduced (IEE)

Intraoffice communication with
03/24/16 HBK C. McAndrews regarding status 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -

Telephone communication with
client regarding evaluation Hours reduced
Intraoffice communication with (Evaluation); Rate
03/24/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.000 155.00 131.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 reduced to 85% USAO

Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding referral
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding evaluations
and records
Review of file materials
regarding same, IEP and
meetings
Telephone communication with
Mr. Jones regarding observations
Intraoffice communication with
M. Gehring and D.C.
03/24/16 CEM McAndrews regarding appeal 1.750 0.130 275.00 275.00 481.25 35.75 35.75 Hours reduced (IEP)

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and D.C.
03/24/16 MEG McAndrews regarding status 0.250 0.000 430.00 430.00 107.50 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEP)
Preparation of Request for
Hearing
Preparation of correspondence to
03/28/16 MEG counsel 1.250 1.250 430.00 430.00 537.50 537.50 537.50 -
Rate reduced to 85%
03/28/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
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Preparation of correspondence to
H. Cohen regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
03/28/16 CEM M. Gehring regarding Hearing 0.500 0.130 275.00 275.00 137.50 35.75 35.75 Hours reduced (IEE)
Intraoffice communication with
03/28/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.500 0.000 155.00 116.00 77.50 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)
03/30/16 MEG Update case status 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Review of correspondence from Hours reduced
03/30/16 CEM client regarding evaluation 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 (Evaluation)
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
04/01/16 MEG Motion 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
Preparation of Motion for Oral
Argument
Review Answer of School
04/01/16 DCM District 0.625 0.625 450.00 450.00 281.25 281.25 281.25 -
Review of file materials
regarding Motion for Oral Rate reduced to 85%
04/01/16 JH Argument 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Review and edit Motion
Intraoffice communication with
04/04/16 CEM M. Connolly regarding Motion 0.375 0.375 275.00 275.00 103.13 103.13 103.13 -

Intraoffice communication with
04/04/16 MEG C. McAndrews regarding Motion 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
Review and revise Motion for
04/04/16 MJC Oral Argument 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -
Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding
04/05/16 CEM correspondence to Court 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy and E. Gilmore
regarding admission
Research regarding same
Finalize Motion for Oral
04/05/16 MEG Argument 0.750 0.750 430.00 430.00 322.50 322.50 322.50 -

Review of file materials
regarding Motion for Oral
Argument
Finalize same
Preparation of Certificate of
Service
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to 85%
04/05/16 JH Clerk, USDC 0.875 0.875 185.00 131.00 161.88 114.63 114.63 USAO
Review of correspondence from
client regarding implementation Hours reduced (non-
04/05/16 DCM issues 0.250 0.000 450.00 450.00 112.50 0.00 0.00 compensable)

Intraoffice communication with Hours reduced
C. McAndrews regarding (Evaluation); Rate
04/06/16 AS evaluations 0.250 0.000 155.00 116.00 38.75 0.00 0.00 reduced to 75% USAO
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04/06/16 CEM H. Cohen regarding same 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)

Review of correspondences from
H. Cohen regarding IEE
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
04/06/16 CEM H. Cohen regarding IEE 0.250 0.000 275.00 275.00 68.75 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Federal Court and
04/07/16 CEM referral 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Federal
04/07/16 HBK Court and referral 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Review of correspondence from
04/10/16 DCM counsel, A. Finkhousen 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -

Intraoffice communication with
J. Hardy regarding status
Review of correspondence from
04/11/16 MEG counsel, A. Finkhousen 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -
Review of file materials
regarding Defendant's
Opposition to Motion for Rate reduced to 85%
04/11/16 JH Hearing 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Review of Defendant's
04/12/16 DCM Opposition to Oral Argument 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -

Review of correspondence from
counsel, A. Finkhousen,
regarding compensatory
education
Review of correspondence from
H. Cohen regarding IEE
Preparation of correspondence to
04/12/16 CEM H. Cohen regarding same 0.250 0.130 275.00 275.00 68.75 35.75 35.75 Hours reduced (IEE)
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Preparation of correspondence to
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Preparation of correspondence to
N. Gregorson regarding
compensatory education
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding same
Review of correspondence from
04/13/16 CEM counsel 0.500 0.500 275.00 275.00 137.50 137.50 137.50 -
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding
compensatory education
04/13/16 DCM transportation 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -

Intraoffice communication with
M. Gehring, H.B. Konkler-
Goldsmith and D.C. McAndrews
regarding program and case law
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding evaluation
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding Oral
Argument
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Federal Court and
compensatory education
Review of correspondence from
N. Gregorson regarding
evaluation
Preparation of correspondence to
04/14/16 CEM N. Gregorson regarding same 0.750 0.750 275.00 275.00 206.25 206.25 206.25 -

04/14/16 DCM Review of recent case law 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews
Review of correspondence from Rate reduced to 75%
04/14/16 AS counsel 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and D.C.
McAndrews regarding new
matter
Review of correspondence from Hours reduced (non-
04/14/16 MEG counsel, A. Finkhousen 0.500 0.000 430.00 430.00 215.00 0.00 0.00 compensable)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Federal
Court and compensatory
04/15/16 HBK education 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
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Preparation of Notice
04/15/16 MEG Research regarding procedure 0.875 0.875 430.00 430.00 376.25 376.25 376.25 -

Review of correspondence from
N. Gregorson regarding use of
compensatory education
Review of Lindamood Bell
04/15/16 DCM report 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

Review of emails
Intraoffice communication
regarding case law
Telephone communication with
Judge's chambers
Review of file materials
regarding Notice of Additional
Authority
Preparation of correspondence to
Judge Huvelli
Preparation of Certificate of
Service Rate reduced to 85%
04/15/16 JH Finalize Notice 1.125 1.125 185.00 131.00 208.13 147.38 147.38 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
04/15/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.250 0.000 155.00 116.00 38.75 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)

Review of correspondence from
N. Gregorson regarding
compensatory education
Preparation of correspondence to
client regarding same
Review of correspondence from
H. Cohen regarding IEE
Preparation of correspondence to
04/15/16 CEM H. Cohen regarding same 0.250 0.130 275.00 275.00 68.75 35.75 35.75 Hours reduced (IEE)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and J. Hardy
regarding status
04/18/16 MEG Review of response 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -

Review of correspondence from
04/18/16 DCM J. Fields regarding compliance 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -

Review of correspondence from
J. Fields regarding compensatory
education
Intraoffice communication with
M. Gehring and J. Hardy
regarding same
Review of correspondence from
04/18/16 CEM H. Cohen regarding IEE 0.250 0.130 275.00 275.00 68.75 35.75 35.75 Hours reduced (IEE)
Rate reduced to 85%
04/20/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
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H. Cohen regarding IEE
Review of independent report
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
04/20/16 CEM same and IEE 1.000 0.000 275.00 275.00 275.00 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding Federal
04/21/16 HBK Court 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
Review of email to A.
04/21/16 MEG Finkhousen 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Review of emails regarding Rate reduced to 85%
04/21/16 JH compensatory education fund 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Preparation of correspondence to
DCPS regarding authorization
for compensatory education
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Federal Court
Review of correspondence from
A. Anokye regarding
compensatory education
Preparation of correspondences
to counsel, A. Finkhousen,
regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding IEE
Preparation of correspondences
to H. Cohen regarding same
Telephone communication with
counsel regarding compensatory
education
Review of correspondence from
counsel regarding same
Review of correspondence from
04/21/16 CEM H. Cohen regarding IEE 1.250 0.750 275.00 275.00 343.75 206.25 206.25 Hours reduced (IEE)

Review of materials regarding
possible IEE
Review of correspondences from
04/21/16 DCM counsel, A. Finkhousen 0.625 0.000 450.00 450.00 281.25 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)

Review of correspondence from
04/22/16 MEG counsel, A. Finkhousen 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Review of correspondence from
04/22/16 DCM counsel, A. Finkhousen 0.125 0.125 450.00 450.00 56.25 56.25 56.25 -
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regarding compensatory
education
Telephone communication with
H. Cohen regarding IEE
Review of file materials
04/22/16 CEM regarding same 0.375 0.125 275.00 275.00 103.13 34.38 34.38 Hours reduced (IEE)

Review of correspondence from
H. Cohen regarding IEE
Preparation of correspondence to
04/24/16 CEM H. Cohen regarding same 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)

Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding use of
04/25/16 DCM compensatory education 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -

Review of file materials
regarding IEE
Review of DCPS Court materials
Telephone communication with
H. Cohen regarding IEE
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
04/25/16 CEM same 1.375 0.375 275.00 275.00 378.13 103.13 103.13 Hours reduced (IEE)
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
04/26/16 CEM regarding IEE 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)

Intraoffice communication with
04/26/16 HBK C. McAndrews regarding IEE 0.125 0.000 430.00 430.00 53.75 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)

Review of correspondences from
A. Anokye regarding
compensatory education
Preparation of correspondences
04/29/16 CEM to A. Anokye regarding same 0.500 0.500 275.00 275.00 137.50 137.50 137.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
04/29/16 MEG C. McAndrews regarding status 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -

Review of School District's
compensatory education plan
Review of correspondence from
04/29/16 DCM counsel, A. Anokye 0.250 0.250 450.00 450.00 112.50 112.50 112.50 -
Rate reduced to 85%
04/29/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Review of correspondence from
N. Gregorson regarding tutoring
Preparation of correspondence to
05/02/16 CEM N. Gregorson regarding same 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
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to A. Anokye regarding
compensatory education
Review of correspondence from
A. Anokye regarding same
Intraoffice communication with
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Federal matter
Intraoffice communication with
M. Gehring regarding same and
compensatory education
Review of correspondence from
counsel, A. Finkhousen,
05/03/16 CEM regarding Motion 0.750 0.750 275.00 275.00 206.25 206.25 206.25 -

Review of correspondence from
A. Anokye
Intraoffice communication with
05/03/16 MEG C. McAndrews regarding status 0.375 0.375 430.00 430.00 161.25 161.25 161.25 -

Review of correspondences from
N. Gregerson regarding
compliance with compensatory
education award and
compensatory education
supplementation
Review of correspondence
regarding implementation issues
Review of correspondences from
counsel, A. Anokye enclosing
05/03/16 DCM Authorization 0.625 0.630 450.00 450.00 281.25 283.50 283.50 -
Rate reduced to 85%
05/03/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and M.
Gehring regarding compensatory
education
Preparation of correspondence to
05/04/16 CEM N. Gregorson regarding same 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -

Review of correspondence from
counsel, A. Finkhousen
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and D.C.
McAndrews regarding status
Preparation of correspondence to
05/04/16 MEG counsel 0.500 0.500 430.00 430.00 215.00 215.00 215.00 -
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Review of correspondence from
counsel, A. Finkhousen
Review of correspondence from
N. Gregorson regarding
05/04/16 DCM compensatory education 0.375 0.375 450.00 450.00 168.75 168.75 168.75 -
Rate reduced to 85%
05/04/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding
compensatory education
Review of correspondences from
N. Gregorson regarding same
Preparation of correspondence to
N. Gregorson regarding
compensatory education
Intraoffice communication with
M. Gehring and D.C.
McAndrews regarding
05/05/16 CEM Stipulation 0.500 0.500 275.00 275.00 137.50 137.50 137.50 -

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews regarding
Stipulation
Review of Stipulation
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel, A. Finkhousen
Review of correspondence from
05/05/16 MEG counsel 0.500 0.500 430.00 430.00 215.00 215.00 215.00 -
Review of correspondence from
counsel
Review of file materials
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews
Telephone communication with Rate reduced to 75%
05/05/16 AS client 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Rate reduced to 85%
05/05/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
05/06/16 MEG Update case status 0.125 0.125 430.00 430.00 53.75 53.75 53.75 -
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
05/06/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding
compensatory education and
summer program
Telephone communication with
client regarding same
Research regarding summer
program
Telephone communication with
H. Cohen regarding IEE
Preparation of correspondence to
05/09/16 CEM H. Cohen regarding same 2.375 0.000 275.00 275.00 653.13 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)
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A. Sauer regarding
05/10/16 CEM compensatory education 0.250 0.250 275.00 275.00 68.75 68.75 68.75 -
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with
05/10/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding
05/11/16 CEM transportation 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
05/11/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with Rate reduced to 75%
05/12/16 AS C. McAndrews 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
05/16/16 CEM L. O'Connell regarding transfer 0.375 0.375 275.00 275.00 103.13 103.13 103.13 -
Rate reduced to 85%
05/17/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO

Review of file materials
regarding IEE and Federal Court
appeal
Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding
compensatory education
Preparation of correspondence to
J. Fields regarding IEE Request
Review of correspondence from
J. Fields regarding same
Intraoffice communication
regarding transfer
Review of correspondence from
05/17/16 CEM colleague regarding IEE 1.625 0.250 275.00 275.00 446.88 68.75 68.75 Hours reduced (IEE)

Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding status
05/17/16 MEG Review of IEE Request 0.250 0.000 430.00 430.00 107.50 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)

Review of materials from school
psychologist
Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding IEE
05/17/16 DCM Request and compliance issues 0.375 0.125 450.00 450.00 168.75 56.25 56.25 Hours reduced (IEE)

Intraoffice communication with
A. Butler regarding Release
Intraoffice communication with
05/18/16 MEG C. McAndrews regarding status 0.250 0.250 430.00 430.00 107.50 107.50 107.50 -
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Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and J. Hardy
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to 75%
05/18/16 AS counsel 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO
Rate reduced to 85%
05/18/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.125 185.00 131.00 23.13 16.38 16.38 USAO
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, A. Sauer and
M. Gehring regarding IEE
05/18/16 CEM Request 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)

Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding IEE
Request
Research recent cases regarding
statute of limitations and
05/18/16 DCM compensatory education 0.625 0.250 450.00 450.00 281.25 112.50 112.50 Hours reduced (IEE)

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and J. Hardy
Preparation of correspondence to Rate reduced to 75%
05/19/16 AS client 0.250 0.250 155.00 116.00 38.75 29.00 29.00 USAO
Rate reduced to 85%
05/19/16 JH Review of emails 0.250 0.250 185.00 131.00 46.25 32.75 32.75 USAO

Review of correspondence from
05/19/16 CEM J. Fields regarding IEE Request 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 Hours reduced (IEE)
Update case status
Review of correspondence from
05/19/16 MEG J. Fields 0.375 0.125 430.00 430.00 161.25 53.75 53.75 Hours reduced (IEE)

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, M. Gehring
05/23/16 CEM and J. Hardy regarding Decision 0.125 0.125 275.00 275.00 34.38 34.38 34.38 -

Intraoffice communication with
A. Sauer regarding status
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, C.
McAndrews, M. Connolly and
H.B. Konkler-Goldsmith
regarding Decision
05/23/16 MEG Review of Decision 0.500 0.500 430.00 430.00 215.00 215.00 215.00 -
Review Opinion and Order of
05/23/16 DCM Court 0.500 0.500 450.00 450.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 -
Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, J. Hardy and Rate reduced to 75%
05/23/16 AS M. Gehring 0.125 0.125 155.00 116.00 19.38 14.50 14.50 USAO

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, M. Gehring No fee awarded (Post-
05/24/16 CEM and J. Hardy regarding Decision 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 judgment)
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Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, H.B. Konkler-
Goldsmith, M. Connolly, C.
McAndrews and J. Hardy
regarding status and Fee Petition
Research regarding Fee Petition
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding
Decision
Intraoffice communication with No fee awarded (Post-
05/24/16 MEG T. Baker regarding invoice 1.375 0.000 430.00 430.00 591.25 0.00 0.00 judgment)

Review of file
materials/Intraoffice
communication regarding No fee awarded (Post-
05/24/16 DCM compliance and remand issues 0.125 0.000 450.00 450.00 56.25 0.00 0.00 judgment)

Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, J. Hardy, M.
Gehring, M. Connolly and H.B. No fee awarded (Post-
05/24/16 AS Konkler-Goldsmith 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 judgment)
No fee awarded (Post-
05/24/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.000 185.00 131.00 23.13 0.00 0.00 judgment)
No fee awarded (Post-
05/25/16 MEG Research regarding Fee Petition 0.375 0.000 430.00 430.00 161.25 0.00 0.00 judgment)
Review of correspondence from No fee awarded (Post-
05/25/16 DCM J. Fields regarding IEE 0.125 0.000 450.00 450.00 56.25 0.00 0.00 judgment)

Intraoffice communication with No fee awarded (Post-
05/25/16 AS D.C. McAndrews and J. Hardy 0.250 0.000 155.00 116.00 38.75 0.00 0.00 judgment)
Intraoffice communication with No fee awarded (Post-
05/26/16 AS A. Butler 0.125 0.000 155.00 116.00 19.38 0.00 0.00 judgment)
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and A. Sauer
regarding compensatory No fee awarded (Post-
05/27/16 CEM education 0.125 0.000 275.00 275.00 34.38 0.00 0.00 judgment)
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews and A. Sauer No fee awarded (Post-
05/27/16 MEG regarding status 0.375 0.000 430.00 430.00 161.25 0.00 0.00 judgment)

Telephone communication with
client
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews, J. Hardy, M.
Gehring, A. Hagan and H.B. No fee awarded (Post-
05/27/16 AS Konkler-Goldsmith 0.250 0.000 155.00 116.00 38.75 0.00 0.00 judgment)
No fee awarded (Post-
05/28/16 JH Review of emails 0.125 0.000 185.00 131.00 23.13 0.00 0.00 judgment)
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Research regarding attorneys'
fees
Preparation of Motion for
Attorneys' Fees
Intraoffice communication with
C. McAndrews regarding status
Intraoffice communication with No fee awarded (Post-
05/31/16 MEG A. Butler regarding Motion 2.250 0.000 430.00 430.00 967.50 0.00 0.00 judgment)

Preparation of email to J. Fields No fee awarded (Post-
06/01/16 JH Review of emails 0.250 0.000 185.00 131.00 46.25 0.00 0.00 judgment)

Review of correspondence to
counsel, A. Finkhousen
Preparation of Fee Petition
papers
Intraoffice communication with
T. Baker regarding invoice
Review of emails between client No fee awarded (Post-
06/02/16 MEG and Case Manager 7.500 0.000 430.00 430.00 3,225.00 0.00 0.00 judgment)

Intraoffice communication with
M. Connolly regarding Motion
Preparation of correspondence to
counsel, A. Finkhousen
Review of correspondence from
counsel
Intraoffice communication with
D.C. McAndrews and H.B.
Konkler-Goldsmith regarding
status and invoice
Review of correspondence from
A. Allen-King
Intraoffice communication with
T. Baker regarding invoice
Preparation of Fee Petition
papers No fee awarded (Post-
06/03/16 MEG Research regarding Rules 7.875 0.000 430.00 430.00 3,386.25 0.00 0.00 judgment)

Total Total Total Hours Total Hours Total Fees Fee Awarded after
Hours Hours * Rate * Rate (before 15% reduction for
Claimed Credited Claimed Credited reductions) complexity and 5%
reduction for block
billing

TOTALS 618.000 503.700 212081.51 168473.03 161903.98 $129,523.18